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Crowded Long Beach shoreline with city skyline. Lifeguard trucks on the beach with the crowd of competitors for the Ironguard

About JGs

LBJGs is a 6 week summer program for youth age 9 to 17. The program focuses on strengthening ocean swimming skills physical fitness, and beach safety awareness. This program gives students the experience they need for future careers as lifeguards or in various public service professions.​​

HOW TO JOIN

Child receives passing certificate from lifeguard after passing Junior Lifeguard swim test

TRYOUTS

New JGs must pass a tryout at one of the scheduled Tryout dates or at a prep class before they register. The JG program has 8 tryouts scheduled from February through May. Check the “Tryouts” page of the JG website for dates and to sign up!

REGISTRATION

Registration opens in February every year. Due to the high demand for our morning session, we have a priority registration policy. Check the "REGISTRATION" page for more information.

Group of Junior Lifeguards around their Junior Lifeguard Instructor who is holding the exoskeleton of a large crab
Lifeguards instructing children swimming during Junior Lifeguard Prep Class

PREP CLASS

Is your swimmer nervous about passing the JG tryout? Prep Class is a great opportunity for prosepctive new JGs to improve their swimming stroke, speed, and confidence in the water.

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