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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.
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