California has one of the strongest aquatic safety cultures in the United States, with beaches, pools, resorts, and aquatic centres hiring lifeguards year‑round. This page brings together lifeguard opportunities across the state — from ocean rescue on the coast to pool supervision and aquatic safety roles in major cities and regional communities.
Whether you’re trained in beach patrol, pool lifeguarding, or water rescue, this page is your hub for lifeguard jobs in California.
New lifeguard jobs are added automatically as employers post them across California.
Associated Students Inc
Part-time
On-site
Pomona, California, United States
$18.20 - $18.20 USD hourly
4 days
PCC Center
Temporary
On-site
Redwood City, California, United States
$20 - $23 USD hourly
16 days
City and County of San Francisco
Part-time
On-site
Groveland, California, United States
16 days
City of Port Hueneme
Temporary
On-site
Port Hueneme, California, United States
$21 - $30.01 USD hourly
22 days
City of Port Hueneme
Temporary
On-site
Port Hueneme, California, United States
$19 - $24.79 USD hourly
22 days
City of Watsonville
On-site
Watsonville, California, United States
$18.15 - $24.32 USD hourly
2 months
LEGOLAND Parks
Part-time
On-site
Carlsbad, California, United States
2 months
YMCA of San Diego County
Part-time
On-site
Encinitas, California, United States
2 months
YMCA of San Diego County
Full-time
On-site
Encinitas, California, United States
2 months
YMCA of San Diego County
Full-time
On-site
Encinitas, California, United States
2 months
YMCA of San Diego County
Temporary
On-site
Imperial Beach, California, United States
$589.01 - $589.01 USD yearly
2 months
YMCA of San Diego County
Temporary
On-site
Julian, California, United States
$589.01 - $589.01 USD yearly
2 months
Cosumnes Community Services District
Part-time
On-site
Elk Grove, California, United States
$16.50 - $18 USD hourly
2 months
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