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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 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, 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 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 3:30 p.m. for those LIT’s who want or need additional skill instruction, as determined by the program instructor.
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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 15, 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. 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 $185 for a single session and $325 for both sessions. Participants of the B-LIT Program will be charged a fee of $110 for a single session and $175 for both sessions.
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