LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL) – INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / SILVERWOOD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA

“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 Lifeguard I (seasonal) reporting location is Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, located at 14651 Cedar Circle, Hesperia CA 92345. The seasonal Lifeguard I works under the immediate supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) and under the direction of the seasonal Lifeguard II, Lifeguard P.I., or on-duty State Park Peace Officer. The Inland Empire District consists of Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Chino Hills State Park, California Citrus State Historic Park, Mount San Jacinto State Park, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, Providence Mountain State Park, San Timoteo Canyon State Park, and Wildwood Canyon State Park. All parks listed are managed by a State Park Superintendent V and further organized into the following functions: Visitor Services, Aquatic Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services.

Seasonal Lifeguard duties include detecting and performing aquatic rescues on the beach and in the lake, assisting persons and vessels in distress, performing medical aides and resuscitation measures per DPR protocols and procedures, and preventing aquatic emergencies by making safety contacts and identifying hazards. Seasonal lifeguards may take incident command during aquatic emergencies, notify peace officers of observed criminal activity, notify supervisors of park incidents, prepare reports, contact visitors, communicate rules and regulations, and provide education and interpretation. The seasonal lifeguard may also operate the patrol truck, patrol vessel and personal watercraft.

Peak season dates are May 1 st through September 30 th and seasonal Lifeguards are expected to work most weekends and holidays during this time frame. Schedules are written monthly, and hours vary based on operational need. 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 Adrian Nava at [email protected] .

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 .

Working Conditions

The seasonal Lifeguard I duty locations are the Lifeguard Towers/ Vehicles/ Vessels/ Dispatch and any other area in or about Silverwood Lake SRA as assigned by the lead person or supervisor. The seasonal Lifeguard I may work under adverse weather not limited to extreme heat/cold, wind, rain, lightning, and dynamic aquatic conditions. The seasonal Lifeguard I may be required to respond to environmental emergencies outside their normal working environment. The seasonal Lifeguard I must be willing to work within crowded conditions during hours/days of high park visitation.

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.

Applicants must be 16 years or older and have a valid California driver’s license by May 25, 2026. Applicants must also have a social security card. Please bring your driver’s license and social security card with you to the swim test. Failure to meet these requirements will automatically disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

In addition to the above requirements, in order to qualify for a seasonal Lifeguard I position, a competitive open water swim test is required. Candidates under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the swim test.

The open water swim test is conducted at Silverwood Lake SRA and scheduled as followed:

Swim test:
-Location: Silverwood Lake SRA, 14651 Cedar Circle, Hesperia CA 92345

-Parking Lot 6, Cleghorn Beach, Tower 5

-Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

-Time: 10:00am

For additional information on swim test requirements, please visit .

Once the candidate has successfully passed the swim test, a same-day interview will be conducted. Interested candidates should expect the entire process to take approximately 2-3 hours on the swim test day. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-hire paperwork and livescan fingerprinting before final hire.

If hired, seasonal Lifeguards will complete a paid 80-hour training program before being assigned to park duties. This training program will be in June 2026, dates and location TBD, and is scheduled after the school year. All travel and lodging costs are paid for by the State of California.

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 # 549-953-0993-901and the Job Control # JC-491655in 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.