The City of Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard Testing and Academies. 

The two tentative Ocean Lifeguard Academy dates are: 

  • Option 1 - Weekdays late December. (December 23&24, 26&27, 30&31, and January 2&3) *Academy will not be held over Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

  • Option 2 - Weekends in April. (April 5&6, 12&13, 19&20, 26&27)

 

To Tryout to be an Ocean Lifeguard

  1. Complete and Submit the Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I Application 

     

  2. Print and complete the Physical Testing & Training Waiver. This Wavier is required of all candidates to participate in Physical Testing (tryout) and Training activities for the positions of Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I. If a candidate is under 18 years of age, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.

     

  3. Complete a Physical Testing (Tryout). 

    Candidates must successfully pass a mandatory swim test at the Main Beach Lifeguard Tower.

    IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION: 

    Tryouts will be conducted at the Main Beach Lifeguard Tower on: 

    • Saturday,  November 30, 2024 - Applications MUST be submitted by Friday, November 28, at 5:00 P.M. (PST) to participate.

    • Friday, February 28, 2025 - Applications MUST be submitted by Wednesday, February 26, at 5:00 P.M. (PST) to participate.

    The physical events portion will begin at 9:00AM. (Sign-in starts at 7:30 AM). 

    If you cannot attend this date, testing is still available continuously throughout the year on an individual basis. Requests MUST be made at least 5 days in advance and a completed job application and physical testing waiver must be submitted prior to testing. Individual swim tests are available Monday through Sunday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

    All requests for individual swim tests must be emailed to lifeguardswimtest@lagunabeachcity.net. Please contact Marine Safety Lieutenant Tom Cantrell at tcantrell@lagunabeachcity.net with questions.