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Lifeguard Trainee - P/t
- Newport Beach, California
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Lifeguard Trainee - P/t
- Newport Beach, California United States
- City of Newport Beach, CA
- Oct 06, 2026
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City of Newport Beach, CA

The City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily. Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities. The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments.
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- Oct 06, 2026
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Come join the City of Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations Division as a part-time Lifeguard Trainee!

Join our amazing team and have a rewarding summer! To become a seasonal ocean lifeguard for the City of Newport Beach, candidates must first apply for the Lifeguard Trainee position. Lifeguard Trainees attend classes at the Basic Lifeguard Academy (BLA) in order to learn skills and techniques used in ocean rescue, emergency decision making, first responder medical treatment and public assistance.

Salary Information:
Lifeguard Trainee PT: $16.90 per hour
Lifeguard Cadet PT: $18.90 per hour
Lifeguard I PT: $25.50 - $31.02 per hour

Lifeguard Trainees who successfully complete the Basic Lifeguard Academy (BLA) may be hired as a Lifeguard I or Lifeguard Cadet based on their performance and operational needs.

Knowledge and skills gained through classroom and field training may include:

Lifesaving techniques and procedures for ocean surveillance, rescue recognition, and surf entry;
Identification and effects of hazardous ocean conditions such as rip currents, surf, irregular ocean bottom conditions, lateral currents, and tides;
Emergency Medical Responder and CPR certifications; and
Customer service skills related to public safety and the beach environment.

Information Night:
The Newport Beach Lifeguards are hosting an Information Nighton Wednesday, January 6, 2027 for those interested in seeing Lifeguard Headquarters, meeting the team, and learning more about becoming a Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard. Attendance is not required as part of the recruitment process, nor does it affect applicant eligibility and/or imply a future job offer. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot.

Selection Procedure:

Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, J anuary 20, 2027 at 5:00 p.m .
Candidates are required to attach the Release of Liability and Waiver Form (click here to access form - download form to fill in complete information) to their online application.
Competitive Tryout: Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a competitive tryout tentatively scheduled for the morning of Saturday, January 30, 2027. The tryouts will begin at the Benjamin M. Carlson Lifeguard Headquarters located at the base of the Newport Pier.
Please note the following course and/or selection components are subject to change depending on weather conditions: 1,000 Meter Ocean Swim (30% of the overall score) and 1,000 Meter Ocean Run-Swim-Run (30% of the overall score).
The top candidates with a combined score from the Ocean Swim and Ocean Run-Swim-Run will be invited to the virtual interview. Candidates must complete each component to continue.
Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2027 (40% of the overall score).
A minimum score of 70% on the Virtual Interview is required to be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates on the eligibility list may be invited to attend the BLA based on their overall score from the testing process.

BLA & Tower Orientation:

The City of Newport Beach BLA is a 109-hour course certified by the United States Lifesaving Association and Orange County Emergency Medical Services. The BLA is designed to prepare and evaluate the suitability of Lifeguard Trainees to become Newport Beach Lifeguards. The BLA is a competitively scored program. BLA attendance and completion of two tower orientations are mandatory.Your absence from any training may disqualify you from further consideration. Please check in advance for any conflicting dates.

BASIC LIFEGUARD ACADEMY SCHEDULE 2027

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

DAY

TIME
Wednesday, March 31 (Orientation)* 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, April 02 (CPR) 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, April 03 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 04 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 11 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 18 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 24 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 01 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, May 02 (Final) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Please note: Applicants may be allowed to attend the orientation in person or virtually by request. All other BLA dates require in-person attendance.

TOWER ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 2027

TWO TRAININGS ARE MANDATORY
Saturday, May 8 Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, May 9* Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday, May 15 Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, May 16 Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday, May 22 Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, May 23 Noon - 6 p.m. * Please note: Mother's Day is May 09.
* For questions regarding BLA dates/a ttendance, please call Lifeguard Headquarters at (949)644-3047.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Strong physical fitness, strength and stamina, especially endurance swimming.

Training: No training is required.

Age: Must be at least 16 years of age by March 30, 2027.

Physical Requirements: A physical examination including a drug test will be administered to applicants. The vision requirement is 20-40 correctable in an aquatic environment.

License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. At that time, background information will be requested from the candidates. Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Benefits

This position is Part-time/Seasonal and is provided the following minimum benefits:

Part-time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) beginning on their first day of employment. The total defined contribution to the plan is 7.5% of your compensation of which the City pays 3.75%. The City does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Your benefits may be reduced if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary.

Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare. The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary. Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2027 5:00 PM Pacific
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City of Newport Beach, CA

The City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.

Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.

The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments.
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