Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs
begin on
March 6, 2010
The Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs are beginning next month at March 7, 2010. For those of you who want to consider a position as a state lifeguard, this is your opportunity to try out for this event. The try outs will be held rain or shine, and despite the weather conditions, so make sure you are prepared!
The 2010 Ocean Testing Dates and Locations are as follows:
Huntington State Beach Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 9:00 am
Ventura (San Buenaventura) State Beach Sunday, March 7, 2010 – 9:00 am
Silver Strand State Beach Saturday, March 13, 2010 – 9:00 am
Rio Del Mar State Beach Saturday, March 13, 2010 – 9:00 am
South Carlsbad State Beach Sunday, March 14, 2010 – 9:00 am
Leo Carrillo State Park Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 9:00 am
Monterey State Beach Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:00 am
San Clemente State Beach Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:00 am
Refugio State Beach Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 9:00 am
Crystal Cove State Park Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:00 am
If you trying out for the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard program, make sure you show up at least 30 minutes before the event. The swim starts promptly at 9am, so I would recommend arriving no later than 8:30 am.You will want to bring something warm to put on after the swim, as the water is cool this time of year. Many swimmers do not wear wet suits as seen in the photo below. This photo was taken a couple of years ago.
The following is the description of events which must be passed in order to be considered for a State Lifeguard position.
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Pass a COMPETITIVE 1000 yard open water swim. Time limit of 20 minutes.
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Pass a COMPETITIVE [200 yard run - 400 yard swim - 200 yard run] event. Time limit of 10 minutes.
In addition to the physical events stated above, the candidates must also:
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Pass a qualification appraisal interview.
In order to be hired as a California State Lifeguard, the candidate must demonstrate successful completion of the above mentioned items and successfully compete the training as outlined below:
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Successful completion of the California State Park Lifeguard Training Program. (8 days)
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Successful completion of work location Field Training Program.
If I can answer any questions about the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
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What a great job to have and a tough one to get too. I would be happy if I were in half as good of shape as those folks in the photo.
John - you are absolutely right. They are in great shape, and honestly unphased by the water temp. That would have me out! My daughter is going to be a 4th year lifeguard for HB State Lifeguards, and it is an awesome and necessary job.
Sharon, I wish all the entrants the best of luck....I keep thinking what a gorgeous place to be a lifeguard and get to spend your days outside!
Hi Sharon - Wishing them all the success in the world! And good for your daughter, who obviously tried out and succeeded!
Debi
Sharon...I wish all the entrants the best of luck. I am afraid of water (almost drowned when I was five) and really glad that the lifeguards CAN swim...:)
Sharon, what a great place to work! I imagine that the job is fun, yet thankless at times. I wish all the participants well!
Sharon - It's been a really long time since my Speedo days. . .LOL But I still manage to swim a couple miles a few times a week!
The idea of tryout for lifeguarding jobs is so strange to a landlocked Wisconsin girl, especially at this time of year!
Imagine having to try out for a lifeguard position in the rain. You might get wet! LOL
where exactly are the tryouts?
Matthew - the try outs are actually at the beach at Huntington State Beach at Lifeguard Headquarters.