Education & Experience
High school graduation, State of California accredited equivalency or G.E.D. Any combination of training and experience could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Application & Selection Procedure
Applications must be submitted online, along with copies of all certifications at City of Encinitas Employment Opportunities. Applicants must fill out the application entirely and submit qualification documents to move on to the tryout and interview.
Tryout & Interview
All candidates must complete an online city application before the tryout date. No walkups will be considered. Job application will be open until May 5th, 2024, at 12:00 AM.
Job Announcement: Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard - Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I/II
Tryout Dates(s): Thursday April 25th, 2024, at 0900 AM
Wednesday May 8th, 2024, at 0900 AM
Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 at 0900 AM (TBD)
The physical abilities tryout and interview will be at the Encinitas Lifeguard Station, 400 West C Street, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Before the interview, all candidates must pass the physical abilities test, consisting of a 550-yard ocean swim in under 10 minutes and a 150-yard run, 250-yard swim, and 150-yard run in under 8 minutes, C.P.R. skills test, and a dummy drag of 50 feet in 30 seconds (150 lbs.). Applicants will be given an interview time slot after completing the skills portion of the tryout.
