Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator

Junior Lifeguard Coordinator I

This listing closes on 11 / 28 / 2025 at 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer : City of Huntington Beach

Salary : $2,269.80 - $3,041.13 Monthly

Location : Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 0814-0815-1011

Department : Fire Department

Division : Marine Safety

Opening Date : 11 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025 at 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

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 relieved 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 :

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.