Long Beach Fire Department
Junior Lifeguard Program
The JG Prep Class is an opportunity for new JGs to improve their swimming stroke and speed. The goal is to swim 100 yards in under two minutes (or 100 meters in under 2:13.2). If a student successfully passes the tryout during a prep class, they will be eligible to register for the JG summer program.
This class is NOT MANDATORY for summer registration. It is an opportunity for prospective JGs who aren't already in regular swim practices to practice their skills.
To be eligible for participation in the Prep Class, your child must have NOT participated in the LBJG program in the past AND meet the age requirements for the 2025 JG program (ages 9-17 as of July 1st, 2025)
Details
Registration: 5 blocks will be offered. Separate registration is required for each block​​​
​​​TIMES: Each block will offer 2 class times. Students can only participate in 1 class time per block. Parents can't register their child for both class times.​
Session 1: 5pm-6pm​
Session 2: 6pm-7pm
​LOCATION: Silverado Park Swimming Pool
1540 W 32nd St, Long Beach CA 90810
COST: All prep classes are FREE! Registration is still required for staffing purposes​
INSTRUCTORS: Long Beach Lifeguards! Check out our team bios here.
Block 1
Feb 4th-Feb 20th
Registration opens:
Jan 6th
Block 2
Feb 25th-Mar 13th
Registration opens:
Jan 6th
Block 3
March 18th-Apr 3rd
Registration opens:
Feb 25th
Block 4
Apr 8th-Apr 24th
Registration opens:
Mar 18th
Block 5
Apr 29th-May 15th
Registration opens:
Apr 8th
Waitlist
​A waitlist will be established through the online registration system once the class is full. Families will be notified when they are being moved off the waitlist and into the class via email.
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Even if the class is displayed as "Full", we recommend adding your student to the waitlist. Students are regularly moved off the waitlist and into the class due to participants passing the swim test.
What to Bring
A towel, goggles, swim cap, and swim suit. Please have your child already in their swim suit, or use the locker room facilities to change. There is no changing allowed on the pool deck.
Who to look for
A Lead JG Instructor will be onsite at every prep class, please be sure to check in with this Lead JG Instructor at the beginning of each class.
Absences
To remain enrolled, you must have zero unexcused absences, and no more than three excused absences. Please complete the Prep Class Excused Absence form for any planned absences.
Prep Class Instructors
Ever since its introduction in 2018, Prep Class instructors have helped hundreds of participants gain confidence in the water and improve their swimming skills. We are grateful to have these experienced instructors on the deck coaching future junior guards!
Brooke O.
Silverado Instructor
Gabe C.
Silverado Instructor
Brooke G.
Silverado Lead Instructor
Daniel C.
Silverado Instructor
Brittany M.
Silverado Instructor
Reed C.
Silverado Lead Instructor
Abbey V.
Silverado Instructor
Christopher C.
Silverado Instructor
Isabell O.
Silverado Instructor