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Lifeguard III -Temporary & Seasonal

County of San Luis Obispo
County of San Luis Obispo Salary
San Luis, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

Are you ready to take your lifeguarding skills to the next level? Join our team as a Lifeguard III, where you’ll not only safeguard swimmers but also lead with confidence, make quick decisions, and ensure every splash is a safe one!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of water safety, vigilantly watching over the beach. With your advanced skills and leadership, you’ll be a beacon of safety and support, turning every shift into an opportunity to make a real difference.

Dive into a role that challenges you, rewards you, and keeps the waters safe for everyone!


Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at a beach.  

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

  • Provides safe conditions for users of the beach by providing careful watch over beach activity from stationary posts.
  • Enforces County policies and regulations.
  • Provides lifesaving assistance to patrons in surf and open water.
  • Provides basic first aid to the public.
  • Distributes information such as schedules and activities.
  • Keeps accurate records, logs, and reports.
  • Maintains equipment and guard towers in orderly and safe conditions.
  • Leads Junior and Discover Junior Lifeguard Program and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic related activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience

One year of experience as a Lifeguard I or equivalent is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

Must possess and maintain a United States Lifesaving Association Ocean Lifeguard I, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Title 22 First Aid certifications and at time of appointment and throughout employment. An EMT certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirements.


OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age and able to successfully complete physical agility testing. Employees in these classifications are required to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work.  These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.  Must also pass County pre-employment medical exam.  All prospective employees must submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.


An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

Benefits package does not apply to temporary positions.

Salary : $38,480 - $49,109

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