Cadets are junior lifeguards ages 15-17 who demonstrate leadership, strong physical abilities, and are interested in becoming Long Beach lifeguards or pursuing another career in public service. Cadets receive higher levels of training in first aid and rescue techniques, shadow Long Beach lifeguards, and assist instructors as needed. The goal of the Cadet Program is to foster leadership skills while preparing individuals for future careers as lifeguards or other forms of public service. 

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The Cadet program is extremely physically demanding, with high expectations for all participants. Prospective cadets are expected to complete the 1000m distance swim in approximately 16:30 minutes and the run-swim-run in approximately 6:30 minutes, depending on tryout conditions. To ensure we provide high-quality training and maintain a focus on professional development, we will be capping the program at a maximum of 15 cadets. This limit will allow us to maintain a high standard of instruction and ensure that every cadet can meet the physical demands of the program. 

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LBUSD students with at least one year of cadet experience are eligible to apply for the LBUSD Cadet Internship program.