LIFEGUARD TRAINEE - P / T

Part-time Lifeguard Trainee

Come join the City of Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations Division as a part-time Lifeguard Trainee! Join our amazing team and have a rewarding summer! To become a seasonal ocean lifeguard for the City of Newport Beach, candidates must first apply for the Lifeguard Trainee position. Lifeguard Trainees attend classes at the Basic Lifeguard Academy (BLA) in order to learn skills and techniques used in ocean rescue, emergency decision making, first responder medical treatment and public assistance.

Salary Information :

• Lifeguard Trainee PT : $16.50 per hour
• Lifeguard Cadet PT : $18.50 per hour
• Lifeguard I PT : $25.00 - $30.41 per hour

Lifeguard Trainees who successfully complete the Basic Lifeguard Academy (BLA) may be hired as a Lifeguard I or Lifeguard Cadet based on their performance and operational needs. Knowledge and skills gained through classroom and field training may include :

Information Night : The Newport Beach Lifeguards are hosting an Information Night on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 for those interested in seeing Lifeguard Headquarters, meeting the team, and learning more about becoming a Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard. Attendance is not required as part of the recruitment process, nor does it affect applicant eligibility and / or imply a future job offer. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot.

Selection Procedure :

BLA & Tower Orientation :

The City of Newport Beach BLA is a 109-hour course certified by the United States Lifesaving Association and Orange County Emergency Medical Services. The BLA is designed to prepare and evaluate the suitability of Lifeguard Trainees to become Newport Beach Lifeguards. The BLA is a competitively scored program. BLA attendance and completion of two tower orientations are mandatory.

Basic Lifeguard Academy Schedule 2026 Attendance is mandatory :

Tower Orientation Schedule 2026 Two trainings are mandatory :

For questions regarding BLA dates / attendance, please call Lifeguard Headquarters at (949)644-3047.