Long Beach Fire Department
Junior Lifeguard Program

< Back Devon Beebe Junior Lifeguard Coordinator This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site.

CONTACT US Questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ page! FAQs You can also send an email using the form below. Send Success! Message received. Email is the best way to contact us. We are not always in the office. EMAIL ADDRESS LBJG@longbeach.gov OFFICE PHONE (562)536-7807 JG STATION 5374 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA MAILING ADDRESS 3205 Lakewood Blvd Long Beach, CA

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. LEARN MORE HOW TO JOIN 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! TRYOUTS 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. REGISTRATION 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. PREP CLASS

LBJGs and the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium Field Trip Learn More Catalina Trip Learn More Essay Contest Learn More Volunteer! Learn More Our partnership The Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Program and the Aquarium of the Pacific’s collaboration serves as a powerful model for youth engagement in conservation, inspiring young people to take responsibility for their environment while building lifelong connections to the ocean and their communities. JG Spotlight JG Spotlight highlights Junior Lifeguards who go above and beyond in demonstrating our JG LIFE values. Our first spotlight features Arlando, a Junior Lifeguard and VolunTEEN at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Arlando leads by example, engages the public to teach about marine life, and promotes keeping our beaches and oceans clean. We’re proud to showcase his dedication, leadership, and passion for ocean stewardship!

IRONGUARD TOP FINISHERS 2025 A Group - Girls McKenna Rosenberg- 1:12.43 Kara Cohu - 1:1310 Sophia Newland - 1:18.00 B Group - Girls Emmylou Kennedy- 1:13.19 Claire Billish- 1:14.00 Katelyn Pearce- 1:19.04 C Group - Girls Azul Velasco- 1:27.40 Ren Aguado- 1:33.29 Marina Carney- 1:39.00 A Group - Boys Mit Muni- 1:01.55 John Green- 1:05.15 Aidan Conrey- 1:10.00 B Group - Boys Dean VanderWal- 1:10.36 Colin Shanedling- 1:13.10 Donovan Hughlett- 1:16.50 C Group - Boys Sean Daniels- 1:17.59 Jaxson Avila- 1:23.12 Ronan Rawson- 1:34.07 2024 A Group - Girls Natalia Pragale - 1:15:57 Elizabeth Aydin- 1:24:09 Mckenna Rosenberg- 1:24:50 B Group - Girls Kara Cohu- 1:18:20 Emmylou Kennedy- 1:23:20 Sophia Newland- 1:25:00 C Group - Girls Audrey Naranjo- 1:24:39 Zoey Amaro Vidrio- 1:29:02 Julianna Cavrikas- 1:31:00 A Group - Boys Mit Muni- 1:09:51 John Green- 1:13:03 Tyler Mattenson- 1:15:05 B Group - Boys Lucas Ramirez- 1:15:05 Brandon Waldenfels- 1:19:38 Aidan Conrey- 1:20:23 C Group - Boys Sean Daniels- 1:22:21 Ricky Cardenas- 1:30:19 Ayden Spjut- 1:30:20 2023 A Group - Girls Natalia Pragale - 1:23.10 Taylor Williams - 1:29.29 Grace Walker - 1:31.29 B Group - Girls Elliana Keegan - 1:20.00 Kara Cohu - 1:28.33 Abigail Billish - 1:32.00 C Group - Girls Emmylou Kennedy - 1:31.00 Lexa Stickney - 1:34.10 Brighton Gordin - 1:34.41 A Group - Boys Josh Lindner - 1:17.29* Tyler Mattenson - 1:19.01 David Gonzalez - 1:25.50 B Group - Boys Mit Muni - 1:18.32 Gabe Sison - 1:19.27 Aiden Greenwood - 1:22.45 C Group - Boys Dean VanderWal- 1:25.00 Donovan Hughlett - 1:37.00 Koa Aguado & James Spino - 1:44.00 * Current or former Long Beach Lifeguard

Catalina Field Trip Join us and our friends from the Aquarium of the Pacific for an unforgettable adventure to Catalina Island! This special trip is open only to A’s and Cadets and gives participants the chance to explore the island, learn about marine life, and connect with the ocean in new ways. RSVP is required. Address TBD Hours 6:00am-6pm Both Sessions All Day! Drop Off / Pick Up The JG team will be providing transportation to Two Harbors, Catalina Island via Catalina Cruises, but PARENTS/GUARDIANS will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their JGs at the Catalina Cruise Terminal. Please note that Two Harbors does not have places for the junior guards to purchase food, please be sure they bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. WHAT TO EXPECT AND WHAT TO BRING: Activities will include but are not limited to snorkeling, hiking, and exploring on Catalina Island Uniforms: ALL JGs must be in UNIFORM (red JG shirt, blue JG trunks, navy JG sweatshirt) One carry-on per JG is allowed. We recommend bringing a duffle / backpack with the following items: towel sunscreen water (lots of it) snacks Lunch sunglasses & hat mask, snorkel, fins (for snorkeling) closed-toe shoes suitable for walking / hiking Please Note Seasickness: The company recommends that individuals prone to motion sickness wear anti-seasickness bands or apply a patch before departure. If you begin to feel seasick during the trip, we encourage you to go to the second deck and get some fresh air—this often helps alleviate symptoms.

Volunteer at the Aquarium The Aquarium of the Pacific has volunteer opportunities for people of all ages! See how you can get involved in our community! Learn More Families Volunteer opportunities for our JG's and their families! Learn More youth JG's ages 11+ can volunteer and earn service hours, gain experience, and meet new friends! Learn More VOLUNTEENS The VolunTEEN program is for A's interested in discovering more about ocean science, leadership, and conservation. Learn More

SWIM LONG BEACH Swim Long Beach is a buoy-a-thon where JGs will be given exactly one hour to swim as many buoys as they can. The goal is to swim the same distance as the perimeter of Long Beach! That's 82 miles! Not only is it a physically challenging event, but it is also an easy way for JGs to contribute to the overall well being of the program itself. Click here for a sponsorship form! TBA Details Each session will have 2 heats. Heat schedules will be posted during the summer. C groups are in the bay at Leeway. A and B groups are on the oceanfront! Date: Time: Location: Prizes The overall top 3 fundraisers win a prize bag & they get to pie their instructor! The JG in each age group that swims the most amount of buoys will get to pie their instructor The JG in each age group that raises the most amount of money will also get to pie to pier their instructor

JG TRYOUTS TRYOUT SIGN-UPS Who needs to tryout? New Junior Guards are required to pass a swim test before they can register for the program. JGs who took a year off are not considered returning and must re-test. If your child participated in summer 2025, they are not required to try out. There is no fee to take a swim test. What is the tryout swim? All age groups must complete 100 yards under 2 minutes (100 meters under 2:13.2). All swim tests must be supervised by a member of our staff. The swim test is a safety standard and there are no exceptions. If your child may need some extra help before attempting the swim test, we recommend looking into our FREE JG Prep Class. When can my child tryout? We host 8 tryouts throughout the Spring. Hopeful JGs can check in anytime from 8 AM-12 PM. Once assigned a lane, participants will be given 3 attempts to pass the tryout, but are more than welcome to attend multiple tryouts if they don't pass the first time. Use the links below to sign-up for a tryout! 2026 TRYOUT DATES Belmont Plaza Pool 4320 E Olympic Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803 Saturday, February 7th Saturday, March 7th Saturday, April 18th Saturday, May 9th Silverado Park Pool 1540 W 32nd St, Long Beach CA 90810 Saturday, February 21st Saturday, March 21st Saturday, April 25th Saturday, May 23rd Tryout Sign-Ups 2 days to the event Saturday, March 7th Sat, Mar 07 Belmont Plaza Pool More info RSVP 16 days to the event Saturday, March 21st Sat, Mar 21 Silverado Park Pool More info RSVP 44 days to the event Saturday, April 18th Sat, Apr 18 Long Beach More info RSVP 51 days to the event Saturday, April 25th Sat, Apr 25 Long Beach More info RSVP 65 days to the event Saturday, May 9th Sat, May 09 Long Beach More info RSVP 79 days to the event Saturday, May 23rd Sat, May 23 Long Beach More info RSVP

LBJG CLASSIC Each summer the California Surf Lifesaving Association hosts a regional competition for junior lifeguards from up and down the California coast. Long Beach Junior Lifeguards hosts the Long Beach JG Classic (previously known as Regional Run-offs) to give all JGs a chance to compete for a spot on our JG competition team. The Long Beach JG Classic is not a regularly scheduled day. There will be no AM/PM session on this date - all JGs will be on the beach for one session from 10am-3pm. Please continue reading below for more information. WHEN & WHERE DATE: 2026 date TBA TIME: 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM for ALL JGs! Location: Claremont Lifeguard Station