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.
Tryout Day
The 2023 tryout date is set for Saturday, March 18th. 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 18th, 2023
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Time: 8:30 AM Check-in
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Location: 72nd Pl Lifeguard Station
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7200 E Ocean Blvd 90803
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Tryout Schedule
8:30 AM- Briefing and Sign-up
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Identification required at sign-ups
9:20 AM- 1,000 yard Ocean Swim
10:10 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 20th-March 24th
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, 2023
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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
Check-In Location
Candidate List Announcement Location
Important Note:
A film crew will be present at the 3/18 lifeguard tryouts, working on a documentary about the tryout process. We will be asking that applicants sign Appearance Releases so their faces can be shown during the tryout (for applicants under 18, we will be asking parents to sign as well as applicants). Anyone who is participating in the tryout and able to sign an appearance release ahead of the tryout, please email Nick Nuñez (nnunez@leftright.tv), who can send you an electronic release form and answer any questions. We will have physical release forms available at the sign up for tryouts for anyone unable to sign in advance.