Guard Aid Program
Youth Leadership Opportunity
The Assistants will work with Lifeguard Staff in order to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience. They will work under the direction of Lifeguards and Junior Lifeguard instructors and will have opportunities in leadership, first aid, ocean rescue, and public service.
On a daily basis, the Guard Aides help to provide for a safer, better supervised, outdoor recreational experience for the Junior Lifeguard Program participants. They also become role models for program participants, while they themselves gain training and experience in leadership, teamwork, aquatic safety skills, and first aid.
The Junior Lifeguard Assistants are to work under the close supervision of the Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator and report directly to an assigned Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor during the operating hours of the program. Guard Aids will have opportunities to shadow lifeguard personnel and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a California State Park Lifeguard
Guard Aid
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Volunteer Position
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Receive training in California State Parks Lifeguard Rescue protocol
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First Aid and CPR
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Assist with the monitoring of aquatic activities and perform rescues
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Shadow Lifeguards in towers and lifesaving units
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Assist Senior Guard Aids with various program related tasks
Guard Aid REQUIREMENTS
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14-17 Years of Age
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Past Junior Lifeguard experience preferred but not required
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Available for at least one session (3+ weeks)
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Attend MANDATORY trainings
TRYOUTS
April 28th @ 9:00am
please arrive with a parent or guardian to sign waiver
Location: Lower Moro in front of Lifeguard Headquarters
Agility Test Requirements:
500 Yard Swim (Open Ocean)
100 yard run - 200 yard swim- 100 yard run
No fins will be allowed for the test.
Wetsuits, goggles, and swim caps recommended
Agility test is followed by an oral interview.