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A tryout for the Junior Lifeguard Program will take place Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Quietwater Beach pavilions. The tryout will consist of a 400-yard open water swim in waist-deep water, followed by a one-mile run on the sand. Applicants must attend the tryout to be considered for the program.
The fastest 16 applicants will be able to sign up for the Junior Lifeguard sessions. Each session will consist a maximum of eight junior lifeguards.
The cost of the program is $200 per person. Applicants accepted into the program must pay on the day of the tryout with a check or money order (credit cards or cash are not accepted). A parent must be present at the tryout.
During the program, junior lifeguards will learn about ocean rescue and medical care, participate in rescue drills, shadow Pensacola Beach Lifeguards and enjoy beach recreation time.
There will be two program options for applicants accepted into the Junior Lifeguard Program, running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for two weeks each:
Click here for more information, or contact Water Safety Deputy Chief Alexander Johnson at adjohnson@myescambia.com.
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