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LIFEGUARD TRAINEE - P/TGovernment Jobs • Newport Coast, CA, US
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LIFEGUARD TRAINEE - P / T

LIFEGUARD TRAINEE - P / T

Government Jobs • Newport Coast, CA, US
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Part-time Lifeguard Trainee

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 : $16.50 per hour
  • Lifeguard Cadet PT : $18.50 per hour
  • Lifeguard I PT : $25.00 - $30.41 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 Night on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5 : 00 p.m. Candidates are required to attach the Release of Liability and Waiver Form 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 24, 2026. 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 : 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.

    Basic Lifeguard Academy Schedule 2026 Attendance is mandatory :

  • Wednesday, March 18 (Orientation) : 5 p.m. 9 p.m.
  • Friday, March 20 (CPR) : 4 p.m. 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 21 : 7 a.m. 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 22 : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 28 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 11 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 12 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 18 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 19 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 25 : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 26 (Final) : 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

    • Tower Orientation Schedule 2026 Two trainings are mandatory :

  • Saturday, May 2 : Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 3 : Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9 : Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10 : Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 16 : Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 17 : Noon - 6 p.m.

    • For questions regarding BLA dates / attendance, please call Lifeguard Headquarters at (949)644-3047.

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