Guard Aid Program

Youth Volunteer Opportunity

 

 

 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 Supervisor and report directly to an assigned Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor during the operating hours of the program. The Assistants will work with Lifeguard Staff and other Park Personnel in order to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience.

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Guard Aid Duties

 

  • Assist with the monitoring of aquatic events and perform rescues

  • Aide instructors with various program related tasks

  • Receive training in First Aid and CPR

  • Receive training in California State Parks Lifeguard Rescue protocol

  • Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a California State Park Lifeguard

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REQUIREMENTS

 

15-18 Years of Age

 

Past Junior Lifeguard experience preferred

 

Available for at least one full session (4 weeks)

 

Attend MANDATORY trainings

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TRYOUTS

When: TBD*

*please arrive with a 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 (Open Ocean)

No fins will be allowed for the test

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Agility test is followed by an interview.