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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 educate young men and women in all aspects of ocean lifeguarding. In fact, all LITs are issued their own uniform, whistle and rescue can. 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 lifeguard in training 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, educational background, and a strong desire to work as an LIT Instructor. The Program is managed by a LIT Program Director, LIT and B-LIT Assistant Directors, and LIT Instructors.
Classes meet at Bayview Park, 68th St. on the Bay in Brant Beach.
2012 Session Dates
First Session– Wednesday, June 20 through Friday, July 13, 2012
Second Session– Monday, July 16 through Friday, August 10, 2012
The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for LIT, ages 13 through 15, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for B-LIT, ages 11 and 12.
There will be optional skill sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for those LIT’s who want or need additional skill instruction, as determined by the program instructor.
We would like to thank the following sponsors for all of their generous support in helping make the 20th Annual LBI-LIT Tournament a success!
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Program Objectives
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To enable young men and women to become familiar with and knowledgeable about the profession of lifeguarding.
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To improve physical, mental, and social skills while developing maturity.
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To give each individual the ability to safely enjoy our surrounding water environment.
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To learn the ocean rescue techniques used by LBTBP.
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To educate individuals about ocean safety and LBTBP policies.
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Program Requirements
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Applicants must be at least 11 years of age and may not be 16 years of age or older.
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Veteran LIT/B-LIT applicants must return applications postmarked no later than May 15, 2012.
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New applicants must return applications postmarked no earlier than April 16, 2012.
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Applications will not be accepted unless accompanied by a copy of the applicants birth certificate.
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Priority for sessions will be given to returning LITs/B-LITs. Admission to the program is limited.
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Applicants must pass a 150-yard swim test in 2:20 minutes or less for LITs and 2:45 minutes or less for B-LITs.
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In an effort to cover the cost of the program, participants of the LIT Program will be charged a fee of $200 for a single session or $350 for both sessions. Participants of the B-LIT Program will be charged a fee of $125 for a single session or $200 for both sessions.
(Administration costs included in above fees).
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Upon acceptance into the LIT Program, the physical health form (last page in the application packet), must be completed and submitted when submitting the program fee.
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