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Lifeguard Tryouts

MARCH 30th, 2025

Every year LBFD-Marine Safety Division hosts an annual lifeguard tryout to select the candidates to join our ocean lifeguard academy. Make sure to subscribe to our email list to stay up-to-date with tryout information.

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2025 starting pay is $27.21/hour

How to Become a Long Beach Lifeguard

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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 30th, 2025

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

  • Date: March 30th, 2025

  • Time: 8:00 AM Check-in

  • Location: Beach Operations (2100 E. Ocean Blvd, 90803)

Tryout Schedule

8:00 AM- Briefing and Sign-up

  • 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

  • Interviews will be scheduled between March 31st - April 4th

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit

  • Goggles/swim caps optional

  • Picture ID

  • Wetsuits are not permitted

Qualifications

  • No prior certifications or experience is required

  • Must be 17 years of age as of July 1st, 2025

    • 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).

  • 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

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