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Summer Junior Lifeguard Program
NEW: Tryouts begin May 5
The Junior Lifeguard Program was started in 1990 as a springboard for education in water safety, lifesaving techniques and beach ecology.
Junior Lifeguards get plenty of fresh air and sunshine along with exercise and professional surf training. For students interested in learning competition skills, a mini team will be created in each session.
Junior Lifeguards participate in daily team relays involving surfboard paddling, swimming, running and beach flags. Additionally, professional training in CPR and first aid will be provided.
Tryouts and camps are held each summer. To participate, youths must be between 9 and 15 and meet the swim requirements at a tryout. Selected youths then can attend the junior lifeguard camps held weekly beginning in June.
So, unless you’re looking forward to another hot, dry summer, register for a summer of fun! For more information, contact us at jrlifeguard@co.volusia.fl.us or 386-547-0246.
The following forms need to be filled out, printed and brought to tryouts or registration:
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW JUNIORS ONLY:
- Swim 100 yards in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
- Tread water for 5 minutes.
- Swim underwater for 10 feet.
Eligibility: Ages 9 - 15
THIS IS NOT A “LEARN TO SWIM” PROGRAM. SWIMMING SKILLS ARE A MUST!Cost of program: (check or cash)
$150 first session (includes uniform)
$125 additional session (limit 1)Returning guards do NOT need to attend a tryout
Registration
After passing the physical skills test or if you are a returning junior lifeguard, you must register at the Lifeguard Headquarters and Administration Center, 515 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, at one of these times:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through the summer
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