California State Parks Junior Lifeguard Program

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Inland Junior Lifeguard Programs          Ocean Junior Lifeguard Programs


The Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes Teamwork, Leadership, and Aquatic Safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic recreation opportunities. The program is designed to provide quality water safety education while improving young people's physical conditioning, their understanding and respect for the environment, and their respect for themselves, their parents, and their peers. Students of all abilities and skill levels may participate.


Team JGAt all stages of the program, safety is a primary consideration.  The Purpose of the State Park Junior Lifeguard Program is accomplished by activities such as instruction and practice in open water swimming, paddle-boarding, body surfing, body boarding, surfboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, skin diving and self rescue.
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Respect for the park environment is increased by the understanding gained by daily physical contact with the environment and through lecture and discussion of pertinent marine and aquatic topics. Increased self-respect is gained through personal progress and accomplishments.  Respect for others is increased by constant contact with compassionate instructors and by working with other youths in a team building environment.

The Junior Lifeguards' team-building philosophy is perfect for learning how to deal with various water safety situations.  The program consists of day camps, usually lasting three to five weeks, that provide instruction in first aid, CPR, ocean safety, rescue techniques, surfing and bodyboarding. 
 
FriendsSurfing JGs

The friends you make at Junior Lifeguards
are Friends for Life!

Currently, Junior Lifeguard programs are available at state beaches in the Los Angeles, Ventura, Monterey, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara County, and Santa Cruz areas and at Lake Perris and Folsom Lake SRAs.

Inland Junior Lifeguard Programs


Folsom Lake State Junior Lifeguards
7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom,  CA  95630
Phone:  (916) 988 - 0205
Program Website:  Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor: Ryan Steele - RS
ryan.steele@parks.ca.gov 
JG Admin Coordinator: Angelica Gale
folsomjrlifeguard@parks.ca.gov
(916) 214-5833

Lake Perris State Junior Lifeguards
17801 Lake Perris Drive
Perris,  CA  92571
Phone: (951) 940 - 5647
Program Website: Lake Perris SRA Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor: Joshua Johnson
Joshua.Johnson@parks.ca.gov 
(951) 933-6281

San Luis Reservoir Junior Lifeguards
31426 Gonzaga Road
Gustine, CA 95322
Phone: (209) 826 - 1197
Program Website: San Luis Reservoir Junior Lifeguards
Program Email: FourRivers.Lifeguard@parks.ca.gov

 

Ocean Junior Lifeguard Programs


Bolsa Chica State Beach Junior Lifeguards
17851 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach,  CA  92648
Phone: (714) 536 - 4877
Mobile: (714) 292 - 6381
Program Website: Bolsa Chica SB Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor:  Jeff David - LGS II
jeffrey.david@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator:  Chris Egan - LGPI
robert.egan@parks.ca.gov

Carlsbad State Junior Lifeguards
2680 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad,  CA  92008
Phone:  (760) 479-2000
Program Website: Carlsbad State Junior Lifeguards
JG Coordinator:  Patty Mackle - LGPI
carlsbadjg@sbcglobal.net

Crystal Cove State Park Junior Lifeguards
8471 North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949)497-5049
Program Website: Crystal Cove SP Junior Lifeguards
JG Administrator: R. Chris Egan
robert.egan@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator: Brendan Gibson
brendan.gibson@parks.ca.gov 
(949) 444-1027  

Doheny State Junior Lifeguards
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 496-6162
Program Website: Doheny BS Junior Lifeguards
JG Administrator: R. Chris Egan
robert.egan@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator: Whitney Alfaro
whitney.alfaro@parks.ca.gov
(949) 304-3295

Half Moon Bay State Junior Lifeguards
95 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay,  CA  94019
Phone: (650) 726 - 8806
Program Website: Half Moon Bay SB Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor:  CAM Weaver- LG
Cameron.Weaver@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator: 
jrguards.hmb@parks.ca.gov

Huntington State Beach Junior Lifeguards
21601 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach,  CA  92646
Phone: (714) 536 - 4877
Mobile: (714) 292 - 6381
Program Website: Huntington SB Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor:  Jeff David - LGS II
jeffrey.david@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator:  Chris Egan - LGPI
robert.egan@parks.ca.gov

North Coast Junior Lifeguards
4150 Patrick's Point Dr.
Trinidad, CA  95570
Phone:  (707) 499-9624
North Coast Junior Lifeguard 
JG Coordinator: Dillon Cleavenger 
dillon.cleavenger@parks.ca.gov

Refugio State Beach Junior Lifeguards
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta,  CA  93117
Phone:(805) 968 - 1760
Program Website: 
Refugio State Beach Junior Lifeguards
Program Coordinator:  Dion Von Der Lieth – LGS I
dion.vonderlieth@parks.ca.gov
JG Co-Coordinator: Ben Donahue – LG II
ben.donahue@parks.ca.gov
Refugio.Guards@parks.ca.gov

Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Program:
   -  Manresa State Beaches, 
   -  Rio Del Mar 
State Beaches
   -  Twin Lakes State Beaches
Seacliff JGs665 14th Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: (831) 476 - 4992
Program Website: 
Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor:  Byran Khine
byran.khine@parks.ca.gov 
JG Coordinator:  
sczstate.jrguards@parks.ca.gov
(831)212-7223

San Clemente State Junior Lifeguards
3030 Avenida del Presidente
San Clemente,   CA  92672
Phone: (949) 361 - 2969
Program Website: 
San Clemente State Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor: R. Chris Egan
robert.egan@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator: Whitney Alfaro
whitney.alfaro@parks.ca.gov
(949) 304-3295

Silver Strand State Junior Lifeguards
5000 Highway 75
Coronado, CA  92118
Phone:  (619) 424 - 3632
Program Website: 
Silver Strand State Junior Lifeguard 

Program Supervisor: Darby Fultz - LG
darby.fultz@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator: Valerie Wraight - LGPI
valerie.wraight@parks.ca.gov

 

Oceano Dunes Junior Lifeguards
Pismo State Beach / Oceano Dunes
928 Pacific Blvd.
Oceano, CA 93445
Phone: (805) 888-1231
Program Website: Oceano Dunes Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor: Darren Parker - SPS
darren.parker@parks.ca.gov
Program Coordinator: Obadiah Wheeler - LG II
obadiah.wheeler@parks.ca.gov

Leo Carrillo Junior Lifeguard Program
9000 West Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu,  CA  90265
Program Website:  Leo Carrillo Junior Lifeguard Program
Program Supervisor:  John Regan - LGS I
john.regan@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator:  Robyn Doler - LG PI
robyn.doler@parks.ca.gov

Mendocino Coast Junior Lifeguards
12301 N. Hwy 1 Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: (707) 964-1070
Program Website:  Mendocino Coast Junior Lifeguards
Email: Timothy.Harvey@parks.ca.gov
Program Supervisor: Joseph Stoffers -- LGS
JG Coordinator: Tim Harvey - LG
Timothy.Harvey@parks.ca.gov

Monterey State Junior Lifeguards
2211 Garden Road
Monterey,  CA  93940
Phone: (831) 649 - 7144
Program Website:  Monterey Junior Lifeguard
Program Supervisor:  James Nothhelfer - LGS I
james.nothhelfer@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator:  Nate Elmore - Seasonal LG II
Montereyjg@parks.ca.gov

Sonoma Coast Junior Lifeguards
3095 N. Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Phone:  (707) 875 - 3483
Program Website:  Sonoma Coast Junior Lifeguard 
Program Supervisor: Tim Murphy - SLG
tim.murphy@parks.ca.gov 
JG Coordinator: Tim Harvey - LG
timothy.harvey@parks.ca.gov

Torrey Pines State Beach Junior Lifeguards
2680 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad,  CA  92008
Phone:  (858) 792-4702
Program Website:  Torrey Pines State Beach Junior Lifeguards
JG Coordinator:  Patty Mackle - LG PI
carlsbadjg@sbcglobal.net

Ventura State Junior Lifeguards
901 San Pedro Street
Ventura,  CA  93001
Phone: (805) 643 - 5003
Program Website:  Ventura Junior Lifeguards
Program Supervisor:  James Bray - LGS I
james.bray@parks.ca.gov
JG Coordinator:  Carrie Johnson - SPI Specialist
carrie.johnson@parks.ca.gov