Junior Lifeguard Aide

Taking Junior Guards to the next level!

 
1)  Name and contact information (including an email address).
2)  Why you are interested in being an assistant.
3)  Background and Experience.
4)  Minimum of one reference.
5)  Which sessions you are available to volunteer for.

After you send your letter of intent, you must register for the session(s) you would like to work. Select your session below to register. Candidates not selected for an Aide position will be refunded, minus a $2.50 transaction fee.

Sessions

Parks and Recreation Department
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hours: Monday – Friday:  7:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed alternating Fridays).  
Phone: (760) 633-2740

Aide Testing

On the first day of your session at 8am, you must meet with the Junior Lifeguard Instructor.  You will be required to pass a series of small tests to ensure that you are more than comfortable in the ocean. The test will consist of a Run-Swim-Run and a Paddle Test.  Requirements of each are listed below: 

Run-Swim-Run - quarter-mile run, 500 yard swim, quarter-mile run.  
Paddle Test - 500 yard paddle

Aide Uniforms

All swim suits must be navy blue. No suits may be revealing, and must be athletic in nature, and meet the required specifications. In addition, a royal blue T-shirt and a white rashguard will be issued. 

Community Service

Junior Lifeguard Aides who would like to receive community service during the hours that they are actively assisting instructors must complete the following steps: 

1) He/she must obtain necessary paperwork from their school

2) He/she must contact their instructor and notify them of their desire to earn community service hours