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Once accepted for employment, the paperwork and handbook will be reviewed. After this has been done, you will be placed on the beach with a veteran lifeguard to shadow for three days. During this time you and the veteran lifeguard will go over a list of criteria such as using the 2-way radio, professionalism, identify hazards and ocean conditions. Not until both rookie and veteran guard feel completely confident will the rookie guard be placed at a stand alone.
Rookie School
Each rookie guard participates in county wide Ocean Rescue Academy. The training is after work for a few nights on the beach practicing and learning different rescue techniques.
Surf School
Surf schools are weekly in-service training for all lifeguards to attend. Each week is a different topic on first aid and lifeguarding. We have in-service training to keep our skills sharp and to practice swimming in the ocean.
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