Castaic Jr. Lifeguard TRYOUT Requirements

100 yard Swim with a time of 2:30 or faster
3 Minutes of Treading Water
10 yard underwater swim
All modules must be completed successfully in order on the same day and are the minimum requirements to participate in the program.

 May 4th and 5th 2019
​Time: 11:30-2:30pm

All New or past JGs that did not complete the 2018 summer program will have to PASS the TRYOUT before they can register for the Jr. Lake Lifeguard Program. 
Only returning JGs from the 2018 summer program and there *SIBLINGS* may register starting on April 28th at 8am. 
*New for 2019 siblings may register before the TRYOUT to hold a spot. TRYOUT must be completed and PASSED on May 4th or 5th ONLY. If Tryout is not successful a refund will be given and the spot will be released. 

TRYOUTS Location:
CASTAIC AQUATICS CENTER
31350 CASTAIC RD.
CASTAIC, CA. 91384
(661) 294-6467 - This is the Pools number and don't have info. on the Program
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BRING A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WITH THEM TO THE TRYOUTS. 
BRING A SWIM SUIT, TOWEL, AND CHANGE OF CLOTHES.

Requirements to reserve placement for the 2019 Jr. Lifeguard Program at Castaic Lake if original TRYOUT DATES are not attended due to extenuating circumstances:
  • Letter of interest for the 2019 Jr. Lifeguard Program at Castaic Lake with an explanation as to the reasons why the original posted TRYOUT dates can not be attended. 
    • Must be an unavoidable circumstance.  (Family vacations and personal athletic events will not be considered as a special circumstance.)  
    • Additional explanation may be required. 
  • First Page of the 2019 Application must be filled out and emailed to JG Director.  (Applications will be posted soon)
  • TRYOUT must be passed on first attempt. - See website for TRYOUT information.
  • All requirements, as well as new TRYOUT date must be coordinated prior to APRIL 28, 2019.​
  • LINK to email Director to take part in another tryout date due extenuating Circumstance

Guidelines to become a
Junior lifeguard Assistant Instructor 

  • Age 16 before 1st Session- June 18, 2019 2nd session July 15th, 2019  
  • Junior Lifeguard application on file.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience as a Junior Lifeguard at the lake you wish to participate.
  • Current First-Aid and CPR certification through the American Red Cross - or American Heart
  • Complete a 500 yard swim and tread water for 3 minutes - email will be sent for date and time to complete.
    • Submit a EMAIL letter of interest including why you wish to be an Assistant Instructor and why we should choose you for the position. The letter must include the following components: Please email the Director and once your application and letter have been received you will get a time for an interview and tryout. 
      Who are you and what they have done in the program?
      Why you want to be a Jr. Lifeguard Assistant?
      What you bring to the program that is different?
  • Limited to 12 Assistants PER SESSION ONLY!!! 
  • Assistants will be assigned to a group just like our Instructors and will be able to come early for LG workouts. 
  • Assistants will receive volunteer hours and letter of completion.  
ALL FEES STILL APPLY TO THE APPLICANTS IN THE ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
POSITION AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PROGRAM
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