Santa Barbara County Aquatics

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Lifeguard Services

Mission Statement: To provide exceptional community service and emergency response in and around the aquatic environment.  To promote the health, safety and well being of the citizens of Santa Barbara County and it’s visitors.

We are currently recruiting for the 2012 season.  See the Employment / Training page for details.

The Santa Barbara County Lifeguards are making a presence at the County Parks as the ones who can be counted on for help.  We are constantly making an effort to better ourselves so that you will receive a higher level of care in your time of need.  The success of our Lifeguard Program has been made possible through our various partnerships with other rescue agencies, non-profits in our community, and the enthusiasm of our lifeguards.  Our mission is to provide you with a safe and relaxing day at our beaches and pools.

Our staff consists of 35 seasonal Lifeguards; most are EMT’s and the rest have achieved their American Red Cross Emergency Response First Aid (Title 22) and CPR/AED First Responder certification for the Professional Rescuer. We guard three beaches and two pools with 14 lifeguards on duty each day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Our beaches are staffed from 10:00am until 6:00pm every day.

Learn more about the County Lifeguard Program:  View Video 

Park and Facility information - Guarded hours, fees and rules.

Weekly Beach Status

Santa Barbara Surf Report

Press:
  Salvavidas y Bomberos de Baja - Baja Lifeguards Train in Santa Barbara
  Auditioning Lifeguards Brave Sunday Chill - County Program Strives for Efficiency, Tighter Organization

Links 

United States Lifesaving Association
California Surf Lifesaving Association
Watershed Resource Center - Art From Scrap
Jalama Beach Cafe