POOL LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Parks seeks a Seasonal Pool Lifeguard for Grover Hot Springs State Park in Alpine County. Duties include supervising the pool, water rescues, first aid, and pool maintenance; may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role is not telework eligible and involves working in a park environment under supervision of the Supervising Ranger, with a 10-hour day schedule and up to 4 days per week depending on needs.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Background investigation via Live Scan prior to appointment.
• Possession of Red Cross or American Heart Association first aid and CPR certificates, plus lifesaving certificates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operation of the pool complex and enforce rules.
• Perform water rescues and administer first aid.
• Maintain pool temperature and chemical balance; housekeeping and fee collection.

Skills

Surveillance

First aid

Water rescue

Job description

$18.38 - $21.88 per Hour New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

POOL LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL) – SIERRA DISTRICT / ALPINE MONO SECTOR / GROVER HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK

\"Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).\"

The reporting location is Grover Hot Springs State Park in Markleeville, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Supervising Ranger. Days and hours vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duties include maintaining the daily operation of the pool complex, including surveillance and rule enforcement; performing water rescues and administering first aid; maintaining pool temperature and chemical balance; housekeeping; collecting fees. Wearing a Parks uniform is required.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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.

State housing may be required. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Joshua Heitzmann at [phone] or

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 .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Work schedule is typically 10 hours a day, up to 4 days a week (4/10) work schedule. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work will be performed both indoors in the entrance kiosk, and outdoors on the pool deck in all types of weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• POOL LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alpine County

Telework:

In Office

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possession of a valid Red Cross standard first aid certificate either a valid Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate; and either a Red Cross or YMCA senior lifesaving certificate. (Applicants who do not possess these certificates will be admitted to the examination but they must produce evidence of the certificates before they can be considered for an appointment.)

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.