Interested in Becoming a Lifeguard?

Ready to tryout? Here's how

The Lifeguard I position is open. Please apply online.

Follow this link to the City's Jobs page:

• Open City Jobs
• Select the "Lifeguard I - T11079-202306" link.
• The Lifeguard I position opens on June 21, 2024 and will close on January 6, 2025.

• Salary Range: $25.19 - $33.28* per hour

  *includes 10% EMT add-on pay 

Course Information

2025 Regional Lifeguard Academy & Emergency Medical Response (updated flyer will be posted ASAP)

• Intro to Open Water Lifeguarding

2025 Summer Tryouts (Tryout flyer to be updated ASAP)

Lifeguard Tryouts Flyer

Tryout Dates

You must apply online and sign up for tryouts at least two weeks in advance.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

• September 12, 13, 14, 2024
• October 10, 11, 12, 2024
• January 16, 17, 18, 2025

Tryout Location

• Ventura Cove, Mission Bay
  • 1000 West Mission Bay Drive