Seasonal Lifeguard Tryouts
MARCH 7th, 2026
Every year, the LBFD-Marine Safety Division hosts an annual lifeguard tryout to select the candidates to join our ocean lifeguard academy.
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2026 starting pay is $27.75/hour
The City of Long Beach webpage linked above includes the online job bulletin, as well as the required qualifications and tryout schedule.
How to Become a Long Beach Lifeguard
Candidates must demonstrate strong swimming and running skills in order to move on in the selection process. We recommend training 3-5 days a week to prepare for our competitive tryout.
NEXT TRYOUT: MARCH 7th, 2026
Long Beach Lifeguards will hold an open test for anyone interested in making it into our academy. Tryouts will be held at Long Beach Lifeguard Headquarters (2100 E Ocean Blvd). See below for qualifications and exam schedule.
Details
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Date: March 7th, 2026
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Time: 8:00 AM Check-in
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Location: Beach Operations (2100 E. Ocean Blvd, 90803)
Tryout Schedule
8:00 AM - Briefing and Sign-up
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Identification required at sign-ups
9:00 AM - 1,000-yard Ocean Swim
10:00 AM - Run-Swim-Run
2:00 PM - Announce candidate list for pre-employment score oral interview
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Interviews will be scheduled between March 9th - March 13th
What to Bring
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Swimsuit
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Goggles/swim caps optional
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Picture ID
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Wetsuits are not permitted
Qualifications
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No prior certifications or experience is required
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Must be 17 years of age as of July 1st, 2026
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Proof of age required at time of conditional employment offer (valid DMV issued Drivers License/Identification Card, U.S. Passport/Passport card, or current school ID).
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Any applicant under 18 must possess a valid work permit from his or her high school, high school diploma, or G.E.D. prior to start of training program