The Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs are going to be held this Saturday at Huntington State Beach on Saturday morning, March 3, 2012 beginning at 9am. Be sure to arrive early and fill out any necessary paperwork. For more information on the try-outs this weekend in Huntington Beach, please view this flyer.
The minimum qualifications for the Huntington State Beach lifeguard try outs are as follows: The lifeguard candidate must posses a valid Class C California driver’s license, also with a good driving record at the time of appointment. The lifeguard candidates must have the ability to read and write English.
They must also possess the physical strength to rescue a victim who may be struggling in the water. Additionally, all candidates are required to have the visual and hearing acuity necessary to detect and rescue a struggling victim in the water.
The lifeguard candidate must be able to swim a 1,000 yard open water swim. There is a time limit of 20 minutes. Following the initial swim, there is a continuous 200 yard run, 400 yard swim, 200 yard run which must be completed in 10 minutes.
This will be my sixth year attending these try-outs. My daughter Heather will be a 6th year lifeguard at Huntington State Beach this year, and last year she won most inspirational lifeguard at Huntington Beach. Heather takes her job very seriously and has had some amazing rescues of which I know SHE is very proud and I am as well. Of course I will be there again to watch, take photos, video and support her during her re-qualification swim.
The water temp is pretty cold (for me for sure), however, she manages to get through it and shows pure determination!!! Go Heather!!!
The Huntington State Lifeguard program is an awesome program, has fantastic training, and the Lifeguards also compete nationally. I highly regard the lifeguards as I know how hard they train in order to become a lifeguard, and maintain that status.
Service, Vigilance, Endurance
Since 1950
Other test dates coming up are as follows:
Huntington State Beach Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:00 am
Silver Strand State Beach Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:00 am
Rio Del Mar State Beach Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:00 am
South Carlsbad State Beach Sunday, March 11, 2012 9:00 am
Leo Carrillo State Park Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:00 am
Crystal Cove State Park Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:00 am
Monterey State Beach Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 am
San Clemente State Beach Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 am
Refugio State Beach Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:00 am
Oceano Dunes SVRA Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00 am
Ventura (San Buenaventura) State Beach Sunday, April 1, 2012 9:00 am
Half Moon Bay State Beach Saturday, April 14, 2012 9:00 am
I hope to see you on the sand on Saturday morning at Huntington Beach at Magnolia.
Go Heather! That is really cool, how meaningful to have rescued someone. It’s awesome!
Thanks Rich!!! I should have her write a few posts . . . some of her stories are absolutely incredible. It is really a very serious job, and I am so proud of her!!