Intern Program

For the 2027 summer season, interns must meet the following age/grade level requirements:

• All applicants must be 15.5, 16 or 17 years of age on or before June 4, 2027.
• All applicants must be current sophomores (10th grade) or juniors (11th grade) at the time of application.

For questions regarding intern age eligibility, please email sdjuniorguards@sandiego.gov.

Tryouts

The swim for intern tryouts will take place in a 25-yard pool. 

Intern applicants will be required to pass the following: 

• 1-mile run in less than 8 minutes 30 seconds 
• 500-yard swim in less than 10 minutes 

Candidates should be prepared to run the mile first and then complete the 500-yard swim shortly after. Upon passing the required times, applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

In order to attend a tryout, please provide a completed 2027 JG Intern Application signed by a parent or guardian. Candidates must bring the completed Intern Application to their assigned tryout. Candidates who arrive at their assigned tryout without the completed and signed application will be unable to participate in the tryout, no exceptions.

2027 Intern Tryout Dates

This year, intern candidates must email program management to reserve a tryout date/time. To reserve a time slot, please email sdjuniorguards@sandiego.gov starting February 1, 2027, and no later than February 24, 2027. Due to the limited number of tryout spots, we are unable to accept tryout requests after February 24, 2027. 

Tryout location information will be given upon reservation and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Monday, March 1

Tuesday, March 2

Wednesday, March 3

Location and times will be given upon reservation confirmation (tryout time slots will likely be evening hours).

2027 Intern Interviews                                                          

Dates, times and location for interviews will be given after the intern candidate has completed and passed the tryout portion of the intern selection process. 

Interviews will take place between March 4 and March 12. The exact dates and times are TBD.

Important Information for 2027 Intern Candidates

Interns are expected to be available to work all nine weeks of the program, including Session 1, Session 2 and our Grommet week. Please visit the Class Sessions page of our website for session dates and times. Time off may be requested but is not guaranteed. 

All interns must attend the mandatory Intern Training Day on Friday, June 4, 2027.

For any questions regarding the SDJG Intern Program or hiring process, please contact sdjuniorguards@sandiego.gov.