Become a Lifeguard!

Beach Lifeguard

Part-time positions available!

May 24th – Sept 1st

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Pool Lifeguard

Part-time positions available!

Year-round

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 16 years old
  • Swimming Test: 500 yard continuous ocean swim
  • Hourly wage: $20.10 – $24.43 per hour
  • Successful completion of required trainings and certifications (provided at no cost to qualified applicants)
  • Availability for training weekends: March 14-16, April 11-13, and May 16-18, 2025
  • Minimum Age: 15 years old
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
  • Hourly wage: $20.10 – $24.43 per hour
  • Successful completion of required trainings and certifications (provided at no cost to qualified applicants)
  • Availability for training weekend: April 18-20, 2025

Application Process

Application Process

1. Swim Test

Beach Guards must pass a 500 yard continuous ocean swim test.

Swim Tests will be held at Ash Beach on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30am starting on February 22nd and ending on April 5th.

Sign up for a swim test here!

1. Swim Test

Pool guard applicants must pass a 300 yard swim test at the Community Pool. You can schedule your swim test by contacting the pool at (805) 566-2417 or pool@carpinteriaca.gov

2. Interviews

After passing the swim test, applicants may be scheduled for an in person interview with Aquatics staff

2. Interviews

After passing the swim test, applicants may be scheduled for an in person interview with Aquatics staff

3. Paperwork

After receiving conditional offer, applicants must complete and submit a formal application and hiring paperwork before attending training.

3. Paperwork

After receiving conditional offer, applicants must complete and submit a formal application and hiring paperwork before attending training.

4. Training & Certification

Applicants must attend one of the Rookie Training Weekends March 14-16 OR April 11-13 and successfully complete requirements for certification.

A final, mandatory all-staff training will be held May 16-18. Complete attendance of all trainings is required.

4. Training & Certification

Applicants must attend the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, April 18-20, 2025 and successfully complete requirements for certification.

Contact

Contact

Lexi Persoon coachlexipersoon@gmail.com

John Sofer johns@carpinteriaca.gov

Kalyn Piña kalynp@carpinteriaca.gov

John Sofer johns@carpinteriaca.gov

Kalyn Piña kalynp@carpinteriaca.gov

Call (805) 566-2417