Established in 1988, the Lifeguard In Training (LIT) Program offers young men and women the opportunity to learn about ocean lifeguarding from professional lifeguards. Many LITs become actual ocean lifeguards for Long Beach Township once they successfully complete the program.

The Lifeguard In Training Program is designed to teach young men and women in all aspects of ocean lifeguarding. In fact, all LITs are issued their own equipment, uniform, whistle and rescue cans. They also learn how to make swimming rescues, paddleboard rescues and get instructed in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

The Lifeguard In Training Program also concentrates on improving physical, mental, and social skills while developing maturity. These skills and goals are met through practical and objective application as guided by the instructors.

The Lifeguard In Training Program will include ocean and beach safety, lifesaving techniques and procedures, first aid and CPR, development of swimming skills, and competition events with other junior lifeguard programs.

Our instructors are Long Beach Township Beach Patrol Lifeguards who have been chosen to work with the Lifeguard In Training Program based on their work history, lifeguarding experience and desire to work as a LIT Instructors. The Program is managed by a LIT Director, LIT Assistant Director, and LIT Instructors.

Classes meet at Bayview Park, 68^th St. on the Bay in Brant Beach.

The Program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for ages 13 through 15, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 11 and 12.

There will be optional skill sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for those LIT’s who want or need additional skill instruction, as determined by the program instructor.

¹The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol reserves the right to alter, in any way, the Lifeguard In Training Program.

²Second session may be shortened to three weeks due to instructor availibility.