About the Junior Lifeguard Program

The city of Imperial Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is a comprehensive training program designed to teach the youth in our community about respect and appreciation of the ocean environment, how to build self esteem and leadership skills, basic life saving skills, physical fitness, water safety, and ocean awareness.  The children will be participating in a variety of activities including competitions, swimming, surfing, body boarding, beach games, and we will have guest speakers from different specialties that pertain to the ocean.  Also, they will be introduced to the profession of lifeguarding by being exposed to the equipment and by getting safety lectures from our lifeguarding staff.

Program Description 

1. Our program is open to youth ages 9-17
2. It is Monday through Friday from 930am to 230pm
3. Uniforms are mandatory and required to be worn each day

Session 1:  June 28^th through July 23^rd
                  4 weeks
                  Cost:  $300.00 plus the purchase of a standard uniform (see below for more details)

Session 2:  July 26^th through August 13^th
                  3 weeks
                  Cost:  $250.00 plus the purchase of a standard uniform (see below for more details)

Program Requirements/How to Enroll

These are the 8 steps to enroll for new applicants:

1. Show up for the swim try-outs.
   • Once you pass the try-outs, you can immediately register for a spot in the session.  Remember, space is limited
2. Attend the swim try-out (keep in mind that it is first come, first serve; so don't miss your try-out)
3. Requirements that must be met in order to complete registration include:
   • Swim 100 yards timed
   • Tread water for 5 minutes
   • Swim 10 yards underwater
   • Obtain your completion code from the staff to complete the online registration.
4. Once requirements are complete, return to the web site and go to the REGISTRATION PAGE, fill out the registration and pay online.  OR, you can print out an application and bring it to the City's Finance Department 825 Imperial Beach Blvd. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 to pay or set up a payment plan.  Paper applications are also available at the Safety Center 950 Ocean Lane, Imperial Beach, CA 91932.
5. Pay tuition - you will NOT have a guaranteed spot until the tuition is paid (pay online during application process).  If a payment plan is started, a spot will be held till payment is due in full on June 17th.
6. Uniform will be an extra $50.  The purchasing of uniforms is mandatory because the uniforms are changing this year.  This fee includes boardshorts/swimsuit, t-shirt, rashguard, hat, and a sweatshirt.
7. Attend the MANDATORY parent meeting: June 20th for Session 1 and July 17th for Session 2.  See CALENDAR for more details.
8. Show up on the first day ready to have fun!

These are the 5 steps for returning Junior Guards:

1. Fill out the online application and pay online, print out a paper application or pick one up from the Safety Center and pay at the City's Finance office.
2. Pay tuition - you will NOT have a guaranteed spot until the tuition is paid (pay online during the application process).  Or begin a payment plan at the finance office at City Hall; all payments must be complete by June 17th.
3. Uniform will be an extra $50.  The purchasing of uniforms is mandatory because the uniforms are changing this year.  This fee includes boardshorts/swimsuit, t-shirt, rashguard, hat, and a sweatshirt.
4. Attend the MANDATORY parent meeting: June 20th for Session 1 and July 17th for Session 2.  See CALENDAR for more details..
5. Show up on the first day ready to have fun!

Uniforms

Uniforms have changed this year, so you MUST purchase the new uniform click here.  For $50 you will be provided with boardshorts/swimsuit, t-shirt, rashguard, hat, and a sweatshirt.  Uniforms can be tried on at the MANDATORY parent meeting on June 20th or June 26th for Session 1 and July 17th for Session 2.  Kids will be given the uniform on Day 1 of the session.  No exceptions!

Training Location

Every morning at 9:30 am we meet on the lawn at Pier Plaza just north of the main Imperial Beach Lifeguard Station at Seacoast Drive and Elder Avenue - get directions now.  The day ends at 2:30 pm at the Pier Plaza lawn.