El Segundo opens lifeguard trainee applications; review October 9
El Segundo is hiring lifeguard trainees and will complete its first application review Friday, October 9, 2026. Trainees must successfully complete the academy to earn the listed certifications and may then be appointed to a lifeguard position.
El Segundo has opened applications for lifeguard trainee work. The first review of applications will be completed Friday, October 9, 2026.
Why it matters: Trainees who successfully complete the academy will earn American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. They may then be appointed to a lifeguard position.
Trainees who successfully complete the Lifeguard Training Academy will earn American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. They may then be appointed to a lifeguard position.
Apply through the City’s link at https://ow.ly/k5tv50ZRxEq.
What’s next: The first application review will be completed Friday, October 9, 2026.
Staff
Key facts
- Position
- Lifeguard Trainee
- First review
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Certifications
- Earned upon successful completion of the academy
- Outcome
- May be appointed to a Lifeguard position
Sources used
- City of El SegundoOfficial page for “City of El Segundo” (opens in a new tab)
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