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Job Description
Description
NOTE: This is an in-house recruitment that is open only to City of Huntington Beach Recurrent Lifeguards who meet the minimum qualifications.
Duties Summary : Under direction, assists in coordinating and supervising the activities of the Junior Lifeguard Program and performs the principle duties and responsibilities of a Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard I.
Examples of Essential Duties- Under direction, assists with planning, coordination and supervision of the activities of the Junior Lifeguard Program.
- Supervises the activities of the Junior Lifeguard Instructor I and IIs and oversees the safety of the Junior Lifeguard Program participants.
- Supervises, counsels, and evaluates subordinate Junior Lifeguard Program personnel.
- Assists and relieves the Program Coordinator II as required.
- Prepares inventories and lists of materials and equipment required for the program.
- Gives lectures to various groups relating to the activities of the program.
- Coaches, counsels and instructs an assigned group of Junior Lifeguard participants.
- Lifeguards an assigned area from a tower or emergency rescue vehicle.
- Performs ocean rescues, informs bathers and boaters of hazardous ocean conditions, and removes dangerous objects from the beach and ocean area.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities within an assigned area.
- Maintains daily records of activities and completes reports on same.
- Operates specialized lifesaving equipment and performs various first aid practices of a highly skilled nature.
- Participates in all rescue, first aid, and aquatic emergencies as necessary until relived by a supervisor.
- Interacts with the public on the beach and maintains an excellent relationship with the parents of participants in the program.
- Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern lifesaving techniques, small boat safety, and operations of equipment and apparatus used; first aid practices and principles including highly specialized first aid techniques; principles and practices of educational techniques and procedures; basic departmental budgetary practices.
Ability to: Swim in adverse weather and surf conditions for extended periods of time and to perform ocean rescues under said conditions; size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action; coordinate, supervise and evaluate the activities of subordinate recurrent Junior Lifeguard personnel; instruct youth in the educational aspects of the Junior Lifeguard Program as directed.
Education: Completion of two years of college or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience: 1440 hours experience as an Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard I, II, or III, with a minimum of two seasons experience as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor I or II or equivalent (evaluated on a case by case basis).
Licenses/Certifications Required: Social Security Card; valid California Driver's License; valid First Aid Instructor's Certification Card, valid CPR Instructor's Certification, Huntington Beach Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE- An official City of Huntington Beach online job application must be filled out in its entirety.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of required certifications/licenses by the application deadline. Copies of these items must be uploaded and attached to your online job application prior to submittal.
- Applicants are required to attach a document to your online job application which addresses: 1) Your education background, 2) Your goals for the future, 3) Your experience working with children, 4) An explanation of why you want to be a Junior Lifeguard Coordinator I, 5) What you believe is the mission of the Junior Lifeguard Program.
- Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
- Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process that includes, but is not limited to, a department interview and a performance simulation.
- Final placement on the hiring list will be determined by Marine Safety Management based on the results of the selection process, department review of past performance, and input from supervisory staff.
- Offers for reassignment to Junior Lifeguard Coordinator may be subject to the applicant's availability to accept a full schedule.
The examination process will include:- Oral Interview (100% weight, tentatively scheduled for December 9, 2025)
Supplemental Information
Minimum age: 21 by date of appointment
Excellent Health
Vision: 20/40 un-corrected
SPECIAL CONDITIONS :
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Surf City Lifeguard Employees' Association members receive the following benefits:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on statisfactory performance.
CERTIFICATION PAY is available for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (except Ocean Lifeguard II and Ocean Lifeguard III) and for bilingual usage.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
BEACH PARKING PASSES are issued to Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards who pass the annual re-qualification examination.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Surf City Lifeguard Employee Association".
Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Huntington Beach
Show moreTHE COMMUNITY
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.
Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.
The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.
There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.
There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.
The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.
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