LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation
Monterey County, CA

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL) – MONTEREY DISTRICT

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The reporting location for this position is the Monterey District office located in Monterey, CA but will work at other locations throughout the district as assigned and based on operational need. This position will work under the supervision of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Lifeguard) and under the lead of assigned State Park Peace Officers (Lifeguard).

The Lifeguard II will work as a lead position for the seasonal Lifeguard I employees within the Monterey District. As an empowered employee and part of a self-directed team, the incumbents work with other lifeguards and park personnel to provide aquatic safety to the public. This position will work primarily as the Lead Position on the Beach with the Junior Lifeguard Program.

In addition to their lead duties, incumbents will detect and rescue persons or vessels in distress; take command in emergencies; perform first-aid and resuscitation procedures; notify supervisors of accidents and rescues; prepare reports; remove hazards; assist the public and advise visitors of rules and regulations; operate, inspect, and perform approved maintenance on emergency rescue equipment and vehicles; operate cell phones and radiotelephones; and other related duties. Such assistance and service shall be provided promptly, professionally, and courteously.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position requires a valid class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Joe Stoffers at [email protected] or 831-657-5799.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This position also requires a current DPR CPR certification (or equivalent), a current DPR First Aid certification, completion of the annual 1,000 yard ocean swim test (maximum time limit of 20 minutes), and completion of the DPR Seasonal Lifeguard Training Program.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-722-0990-901and the Job Control # JC-505764in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Posted 2026-01-26

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