About the Program

The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Program offers youth an opportunity to learn from professional lifeguards. Students gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge including how to enjoy the beach safely, ocean and wave education, area familiarity, first aid and CPR, water rescue techniques, the importance of keeping physically fit, and other topics related to lifeguarding. This valuable experience builds self confidence and skills for life.

The content of our Program includes ocean and beach safety, lifesaving techniques and procedures, first aid and CPR, development of swimming skills, body surfing, body boarding, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, other beach games, and competition events with other junior lifeguard programs.

Who are We?

We are a team of aquatic professionals who provide a fun and safe aquatic education to the youth of San Diego through Developing confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another and the coastal environment.

Our Instructors are San Diego Lifeguards who have been chosen to work with the Junior Lifeguard Program based on their work history, lifeguarding experience and desire to work as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor. The Program is managed by a Lifeguard Coordinator, Junior Lifeguard Program Manager, and Junior Lifeguard Program Director.

Our Location

Program headquarters is at the Santa Clara Recreation Center in Pacific Beach, 1008 Santa Clara Place, off Mission Boulevard. Most days are spent in and around the waters of Mission Bay and the oceanfront at Santa Clara Place. Throughout the program we will visit other City beaches to become aware of the opportunities and hazards that exist along San Diego's coast.