YOUTH AID

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California at Orange Coast District in San Clemente seeks a Youth Aide to assist with the Junior Lifeguard Program. The role involves mentoring youth, gaining leadership experience, and working under the supervision of Lifeguard staff at the Orange Coast District beach location.

Youth Aide applicants must be enrolled in high school, able to work weekdays during program hours, and complete Youth Aide training.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited high school or equivalent program.
• Willingness to work all necessary weekdays during Junior Lifeguard Program operating hours.
• Complete Junior Lifeguard Youth Aid training program.

Responsibilities

• Mentor youth and develop job skills, leadership qualities through work experience.
• Work under supervision of Seasonal Lifeguard II and Lifeguard I-Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor.
• Interact with Lifeguard Staff and Park Personnel to support program participants.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to follow directions

Leadership

Education

High school student enrollment

Job description

$18.26 - $18.26 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: 12/21/2026

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

YOUTH AID – ORANGE COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH SECTOR / SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH

“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 for this position is San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Parks and Recreation Specialist.

The Youth Aide is a non-lifeguard, mentorship position that will work under close leadership of the Seasonal Lifeguard II at their reporting beach location, and an assigned Seasonal Lifeguard I-Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor during the operating hours of the Junior Lifeguard Program. The incumbents will work with Lifeguard Staff and other Park Personnel in order to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience. They also become role models for program participants, while they themselves gain training and experience in leadership, teamwork, aquatic safety skills, and first aid.

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.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Robert Egan at [phone] or at [e-mail].

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

Working Conditions

Includes but is not limited to beach and ocean open water environment may include lakes and rivers. Work will occur in an outdoor environment with varied weather including sun, wind, and rain.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• YOUTH AID

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

Facility:

Orange Coast District

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

1.) Minimum age is 15 years at time of appointment.

2.) Currently enrolled in an accredited high school or equivalent educational program.

3.) Willingness to work all necessary weekdays during the Junior Lifeguard Program operating hours.

4.) Physical strength and endurance necessary to complete the following:

• Competitive 500 yard ocean swim.
• Competitive oral interview.

5.) Completion of the Junior Lifeguard Youth Aid training program.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1.) The ability to get along well with others and work within a work-group of highly motivated professionals.

2.) Willingness to follow directions and perform a variety of manual, instructional, or clerical tasks.

3.) A desire to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities related to Lifeguard and other Park employment.

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

Contact Information

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

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Robert Egan
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.