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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Ocean Lifeguard Trainee

San Clemente, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$16.54/hr - $16.54/hr

NEOGOV is seeking individuals for the position of Ocean Lifeguard Trainee in the beautiful Southern California coastal City of San Clemente. The role involves performing beach and ocean rescues, providing emergency medical treatment, and enforcing laws while undergoing a mandatory training program.

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Responsibilities

Observe swimmers from towers or patrol vehicles

Provide emergency response to water and beach areas

Perform emergency rescues and first aid, including mouth-to-mask resuscitation

Locate lost or missing persons

Enforce laws, codes and ordinances governing beaches and oceans

Inspect rescue equipment, lifeguard towers & vehicles, & perform preventative maintenance & repairs

Interact with the public and explain rules and regulations; and

Maintain records and log books

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationOcean lifeguarding trainingEmergency responsePublic interaction

Required

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit by June 15, 2026

Successful completion of two mandatory physical assessment tests and an oral interview

800-yard ocean swim must be completed in 13 ½ minutes or less

1,200-yard run-swim-run (400 yards each portion)

Possession of or ability to obtain a First Aid certificate issued by the City of San Clemente or other designated agency that meets the California State Codes for Ocean Lifeguards

Possession of or ability to obtain CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association

Must be able to swim, run, walk, crouch and crawl

May be required to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time

Successful completion of a background review and medical examination, including drug screen and intradermal T.B. test, and be fingerprinted

Benefits

Beginning January 1, 2024, part-time employees will be provided 40 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Each part-time employee will be enrolled in a mandatory 457 PTS Deferred Compensation plan based upon 7.5% of gross pay with costs being shared equally by the employee and the City.