LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL) – INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / SILVERWOOD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA
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 1st through September 30th and seasonal Lifeguards are expected to work most weekends and holidays during this timeframe. This position may work up to 1500 hours per year/in a 12 consecutive month period. Schedules are written monthly, and hours vary based on operational need.
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.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, 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 599.962.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Adrian Nava at Adrian.Nava@parks.ca.gov.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.