Lifeguard; Non-Career

Description

The Long Beach Fire Department is accepting applications for Lifeguard (Non-Career) (Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard). Applicants should apply before March 7 2026. Interested applicants must be available for the Lifeguard Tryouts scheduled for Saturday March 7 2026 at 2100 E Ocean Blvd., 90803. Applicants who cannot complete the application prior to March 7 2026 may complete it in person before the tryouts and should arrive promptly at 8:00 AM for assistance.

The mission of the Fire Department is to protect lives, property and the environment, improving the quality of life and safety of the community.

• Deliver fire, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and nonemergency response services
• Provide fire prevention services through fire code enforcement, arson investigation, environmental safeguards, and community outreach programming
• Provide training and education essential to the delivery of core fire and rescue services

In alignment with the City's Strategic Vision 2030, the Fire Department's mission supports the improvement of community wellness through reduction and mitigation of dangerous or life‑threatening situations. The department's mission is carried out through programs, services and policies designed to encourage genuine and impactful community involvement, leadership and collaborative efforts. The unique function of the Fire Department is to save lives and protect community resources from the dangers and impacts of fires and other emergencies.

The department’s frontline sworn fire personnel and professional administrative staff work together in a dedicated fashion to ensure the department responds swiftly and effectively to various incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, natural disasters and rescue operations.

Key services include fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, community engagement and education, fire prevention and disaster response. The department is proud to work collaboratively, often in high‑stress situations, to fulfill its mission of safeguarding lives, protecting property and ensuring public safety.

• Warns bathers of water hazards
• Performs rescues
• Enforces beach safety and conduct regulations
• Renders first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing information
• Takes charge of lost children
• Maintains beach safety and rescue equipment
• Required to attend a 110‑hour training program
• Performs other related duties as required

• No prior training or experience is required
• 17 years of age as of July 1st 2026 – proof of age required at time of conditional employment offer (valid DMV issued driver’s license/identification card, U.S. passport/passport card, or current school )
• Any applicant under 18 years of age must possess a valid work permit from his or her high school, high school diploma, or G.E.D. prior to the start of the training program
• Full‑time summer commitment required

Recruitment will close at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Saturday, March 7 2026. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. To be considered, applicants must successfully pass the lifeguard tryouts scheduled on March 7 2026. The tryout schedule is as follows: 8:00 a.m. briefing and review of applications, approximately 9:00 a.m. 1000‑yard ocean swim, 10:00 a.m. run‑swim‑run, 2:00 p.m. announcement of candidate list for pre‑employment scored interview.

Interviews will take place March 9‑13 2026. All candidates are required to have a working email and phone number. Placement in the physical test will determine who moves forward to the pre‑employment scored oral interviews. The interview scores will determine who qualifies for the training program. Candidates will enter the training program after successful completion of all pre‑employment forms, live scan, and medical exam.

The 11‑day, 110‑hour training program is tentatively scheduled for May 2 (orientation), May 9‑10,…