Los Angeles City Lifeguard Jobs

In order to qualify for a lifeguard position within L.A. City Department of Recreation and Parks, you must successfully complete all physical/written exams and training. L.A. City Lifeguards pride themselves on their level of commitment and abilities to perform all aspects of their job. The following openings are for seasonal part-time positions only.

The next L.A. City Open Water Lifeguard Tryouts will be held on October 15th, 2011 at Cabrillo Beach.

*Watch our Open Water Lifeguard Promotional Video!
*Watch our Open Water Lifeguard Swim Tryouts Video, which includes interviews with candidates!
*Watch our Open Water Lifeguard Training video, which contains footage of actual training!

Open Water Lifeguard 1 current salary: $21.84/hr
Open Water Lifeguard 2 current salary: $24.94/hr

See our Open Water page for Academy dates as well as more details on the application process, training, and requirements.

Make sure you check out our open water lifeguard pictures!

Check out the current Surf Conditions at Cabrillo Beach.

The next L.A. City Open Pool Lifeguard Tryouts will be held on March 5th 2011
Call Citywide Aquatics at (323) 906-7953 for more information.

Pool Lifeguard current salary: $15.06/hr
Seasonal Pool Manager 1 current salary: $17.66/hr
Seasonal Pool Manager 2 current salary: $23.20/hr

See our Pool page for training dates as well as more details on the application process, training, and requirements.

See our pool lifeguard photo gallery!

Get in shape with some of these great swim workouts!