Newport Beach Is Looking For A Few Good Lifeguards: What To Know

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The city of Newport Beach Lifeguards Operations Division is seeking seasonal ocean lifeguard candidates, the city announced this week.

All lifeguard trainees must be over 16 years old before March 1, 2022.

Here's what to know, according to the city.

Tryout:

• Qualifying applicants will be invited to a tryout tentatively scheduled for Sunday, February 6.
• No wetsuits or fins allowed. Goggles are optional.
• Tryout consists of a 1000-meter ocean swim and 1000-meter run-swim-run.
• Top finishers will be invited to an interview.

Train & Learn More:

The Newport Beach Lifeguards are hosting an Information Night for interested candidates. Attendance is not required as part of the recruitment process, nor does it affect applicant eligibility and/or imply a future job offer.
Zoom meetings for interested parties will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m.

Interested participants must register here in order to attend the Zoom info night.

Attendees will learn about:

• Tryouts
• The Basic Lifeguard Academy
• The post-academy hiring process
• And more

Training Tips: Download the practice workout schedule here