Lifeguard; Non-Career

Overview

The Long Beach Fire Department is accepting applications for Lifeguard (Non-Career) (Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard). Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 7, 2026
. Interested applicants should be available for the Lifeguard Tryouts scheduled for Saturday March 7, 2026 at 2100 E Ocean Blvd., 90803
. Interested applicants who are unable to complete the application prior to March 7, 2026 will have an opportunity to complete the application in person prior to the Tryouts and should arrive promptly at 8:00 AM for assistance.

LIFEGUARD TRYOUT FLYER

• Warns bathers of water hazards;
• Performs rescues;
• Enforces beach safety and conduct regulations;
• Renders first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing information;
• Takes charge of lost children;
• Maintains beach safety and rescue equipment;
• Required to attend a 110 hour training program;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• No prior training or experience is required
• 17 years of age as of July 1, 2026 – Proof of age required at time of conditional employment offer (valid DMV issued Driver's License/Identification Card, U.S. Passport/Passport Card, or current school )
• Any applicant under 18 years of age must possess a valid work permit from his or her high school, high school diploma, or G.E.D. prior to the start of the training program
• Full-time summer commitment required

This recruitment will close at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

To be considered, applicants must successfully pass the lifeguard tryouts scheduled on March 7, 2026. The lifeguard tryouts schedule is as follows: 8:00 a.m. Briefing and review of applications, approximately 9:00 a.m. 1000-yard Ocean Swim, 10:00 a.m. Run-Swim-Run, 2:00 p.m. Announce candidate list for pre-employment scored interview. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call .

Interviews will be taking place March 9–13, 2026. Emails will be sent out to confirm interview times. All candidates are required to have a working email and phone number. Placement in the physical test will determine who moves forward to the pre-employment scored oral interviews. All candidates will enter the interviews at an equal level. The interview scores will determine who qualifies for the Training Program.

Candidates will enter the Training Program after successful completion of all pre-employment forms, live scan, and medical exam. The 11-day, 110-hour Training Program is tentatively scheduled for the following dates:
May 2 (orientation), May 9–10, May 16–17, May 23–25, May 30–31 & June 6–7. Training days will begin at 8:00 a.m. and include instruction in lifeguard tactics, lifeguard operations, rescue buoys, rescue boards, and timed events. Upon successful completion of the Academy, all candidates will earn their Advanced Emergency Medical Responder (AEMR) certification. Training will include comprehensive written and practical testing.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are and to promoting transparency in demographics and compensation data. The City will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act
. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If there are concerns about a conviction, you will have the opportunity to explain circumstances or provide evidence to mitigate concerns after a conditional offer. Learn more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the calendar of information listed in the posting.

The City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call .

The City is committed to fairness and transparency in hiring. If you believe you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Learn more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the posting.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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