The City of Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard Testing and Academies. 

To Tryout to be an Ocean Lifeguard

1. Complete and Submit the Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I Application 

    

2. Print and complete the Physical Testing & Training Waiver. This Wavier is required of all candidates to participate in Physical Testing (tryout) and Training activities for the positions of Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I. If a candidate is under 18 years of age, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.

    

3. Complete a Physical Testing (Tryout). 

   Candidates must successfully pass a mandatory swim test at the Main Beach Lifeguard Tower. Testing is available continuously throughout the year on an individual basis.

   Tryout dates for the 2024 summer season have now passed. You may still schedule your individual tryouts on any date to qualify for the 2025 summer season! Requests MUST be made at least 5 days in advance and a completed job application and physical testing waiver must be submitted prior to testing. Individual swim tests are available Monday through Sunday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

   All requests for individual swim tests must be emailed to lifeguardswimtest@lagunabeachcity.net. Please contact Marine Safety Lieutenant Tom Cantrell at tcantrell@lagunabeachcity.net with questions.