Crystal Cove JG 2026 Tryouts
"New Participants" are first time Junior Lifeguards and past participants, who did not complete the 2025 Summer JG Program.
All "New Participants" must complete a tryout swim test prior to registering for the junior lifeguard program.
All "New Participants" shall not register during priority registration.
Failure to complete a tryout and/or premature enrollment may result in registration(s) being voided, subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
2026 Tryout Dates
Crystal Cove Pool Tryout #1 (ages 7-13): Date and location TBD
Arrive between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crystal Cove Pool Tryout #2 (ages 7-13): Date and location TBD
Arrive between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guard Aide Open Water Tryout (Volunteer, ages 13-15): Date TBD @ Crystal Cove Lifeguard Headquarters
Arrive at 8:45 am sharp
JG CADET Open Water Tryout (Paid Position, age 15): Date TBD @ Scotchman's Cove, between Towers 5 & 6
Arrive at 8:30 am sharp
No registration required for tryouts. Parent/Guardian must be present. Dates subject to change.
NEW! 2026 Tryout Requirements
C Group (ages 7-8): 100 yards under 2:20, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
B Group (ages 9-10): 100 yards under 2:10, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
A Group (ages 11-13): 100 yards under 2:00, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
Guard Aide (Volunteer, ages 13-15: Competitive 500 yard open water swim. 150 yard beach run, 250 yard open water swim, 150 yard beach run. Oral Interview.
JG CADET (Paid Position, age 15): Competitive 1000 yard open water swim. 200 yard beach run, 400 yard open water swim, 200 yard beach run. Oral Interview.
What to Bring
- Parent / Guardian must accompany particpant to sign waivers
- Swim suit, swim cap, & goggles (baggy swimwear & long loose hair increases drag, making test harder)
- Towel & warm change of clothes
- Swim fins are NOT permitted at tryout
- Westsuit (Guard Aid/CADET tryout ONLY)
Contact Us
Program Administrator:
R. Christopher Egan (robert.egan@parks.ca.gov)
(714) 292-6381
Program Coordinator:
Brendan H. Gibson (brendan.gibson@parks.ca.gov)
(949) 444-1027