Junior Lifeguard Program

The Junior Lifeguard Program provides quality education and increased self-confidence, physical conditioning and ocean awareness through instruction in water safety, first aid, beach ecology and surf rescue techniques.

The program is designed to instruct youth (ages 9 through 17) in beach and ocean skills. The program provides instruction in water safety, swimming, body surfing, surfing, physical conditioning, competition skills, first aid, lifesaving, rescue techniques, CPR and the use of professional Lifesaving equipment.

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Objectives

• Strong focus on developing swimming skills to help participants meet the Life guarding course prerequisite
• Participants also have the opportunity to shadow lifeguards in rotation to get a real sense of being on the job
• Introduce participants to lifesaving skills, such as in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube, first aid, CPR and AED.
• Total course is 30 hours long, which includes 15 lessons consisting of 2 hour classes, plus a 45-minute pre-course session.