WHAT IS REQUIRED?
Tread water for 5 minutes
Swim underwater for 10 yards
Swim 100 yards in 2 1/2 minutes or less (Adjusted for testing location and conditions) using any stroke desired, without fins or other assistance.
All tryouts are conducted by ARC-certified lifeguard personnel of the California Junior Lifeguard programs. All candidates must submit a completed and signed application prior to trying out.
WHO HAS TO TRYOUT?
All prospective junior lifeguard candidates ages 8 to 17 must attend and successfully complete a tryout session at one of the locations listed below prior to being accepted into the program. Candidates who have successfully completed a recognized junior lifeguard program in the past ARE NOT required to tryout again. Please submit a copy of your child’s certificate of completion if this is the case.
2025 Jr. Guard try-outs
29751 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Pool JG try-outs:TBD
OFF-SITE TRYOUTS
An alternative for candidates who are unable to attend the scheduled tryouts is to have the tryout administered by an authorized individual at the location of their choice. Authorized individuals who may administer the off-site tryout include:
Certified Lifeguards
Local swimming coaches or instructors
Local chapter of the American Red Cross
The procedures for off-site testing are:
Download off-site testing form
Have tryout administered by an authorized individual
Return completed form and application (along with your deposit)
TO:
California Junior Lifeguard Programs
P.O. Box 1639
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-1639