Tryout Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
At: Von Savage Memorial Pool, 8800 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. For a detailed map and directions, click here.

Each year the Wildwood Beach Patrol recruits lifeguards to protect it’s 1.25 miles of ocean beach. All candidates must undergo extensive training before they can become ocean lifeguards. Wildwood Beach Patrol sets rigorous standards that meet the requirements set by the South Jersey Lifeguard Chief’s Association.

We are particularly interested in hiring competitive runners, rowers and swimmers.

Foreign applicants/students must have the proper work permit or visa.

The lifeguard try-out for Wildwood Beach Patrol will be held on Saturday 9th of June 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

The test consists of a 500 yard swim in 10 minutes or less (front crawl stroke only).

Once candidates pass the swim they go onto the next phase of testing:

(1) 1 mile beach run, 7 min. 30 sec or less

(2) Run - ocean swim, conditions permiting

(3) Surf-dash, timed

(4) Personal interview

Application forms will be provided at the pool on the day of the test. Canidates under 18 years must have a parent signature on the applicastion. Applications can also be picked up prior to the test date at the Wildwood Beach Patrol's headquarters at Lincoln Avenue and the Beach, Wildwood, NJ. For more information, call:

Wildwood Beach Patrol
Lincoln Avenue & Beach
Wildwood, NJ 08260
Telephone: (609) 522–8258 (Seasonal)

Or

Personnell Office
City of Wildwood
4400 New Jersey Avenue,
Wildwood NJ 08260
Telephone: (609) 522–2444

* Wildwood Beach Patrol does not provide or arrange housing for lifeguards.

Wildwood Beach Patrol is a member of the South Jersey Lifeguard Chief’s Association and our lifeguards participate in a variety of lifeguarding competitions at the local, regional, and national level. Wildwood Beach Patrol is also the proud host of the annual Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard Races.