Summer 2025
Benefits of working with the A.L.A
Strong Pay ✔ Recruitment Bonuses ✔ Mid-Season Raises ✔ Flexible Scheduling ✔ Direct Deposit Payroll ✔ Powerful Job References ✔ Management Opportunities ✔ Discounted Certifications For Life ✔ Lifeguard Tournaments ✔ Sponsored Events ✔ Internships ✔ 401(k) Savings ✔
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Lifeguard Employment
Join the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance, Where Leaders Are Built
Are you ready for a job that’s both challenging and rewarding? The Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance (A.L.A.) offers the opportunity to spend your summer on New Jersey’s iconic beaches while gaining valuable skills in lifesaving, leadership, and teamwork.
As a premier surf rescue agency, our lifeguards benefit from competitive pay, top-notch training, and the chance to build skills that will serve you well on and off the beach. Whether you’re keeping watch over our waters in Long Branch, Mantoloking, or Seaside Heights, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to safety and excellence.
At A.L.A., lifeguarding requires athleticism, responsibility, and quick thinking. If you’re someone who thrives on challenges and is committed to making a difference, lifeguarding with us could be the perfect fit.
Apply today and become part of something bigger, because A.L.A. is more than a summer job.
Yours in Lifesaving,
The Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance Team
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COMMON QUESTIONS:
Q: Where are the A.L.A beaches and pools?
A: We have 3 areas called “sectors”- Long Branch, Mantoloking, and Seaside. In each of these 3 sectors there are multiple connected beaches, as well as beach club pools in Long Branch. You choose which sectors you’d like to work in!
Q: What are the age requirements?
A: 15 years old for pool shifts, 16 years old for beach shifts.
Q: When does the season start and end?
A: Limited weekend shifts start as early as Memorial Day weekend, and full time positions begin fathers day weekend in mid June. The season ends Labor Day weekend, with limited weekend shifts throughout September.
Q: Is there a difference in the swim test for beach and pool positions?
A: Yes, for the beach the swim test is 500 meters (550 yards) in 10 minutes. For pool lifeguards the swim test is 300 yards with no time limit, but must be continuous. There are multiple opportunities to pass at the Rock Sports Club pool in Tinton Falls. We also host free swim clinics to help those looking to improve their swimming abilities before swim tryouts. Learn more about upcoming swim clinics and tryouts on our Events Page.
Q: Do I need lifeguarding experience or certifications?
A: No, we host all required certifications and lifeguard training you’ll need.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit the digital application above this Q@A section, that’s it! In the application you’ll choose your summer availability, set a tryout date, etc. Summer is coming, join us!
Badge Checker Employment
At the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance, we believe that every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of our beaches, and we appreciate the hard work and commitment of our badge checkers.
Enjoy our beautiful beaches in Mantoloking, and Seaside Heights, and get to know our wonderful beachfront communities - we invite you to consider joining our weekend badge checker team. We provide competitive compensation and streamlined operations to make sure that you have everything you need to succeed.
At the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance, we value the contributions of our employees and strive to create a welcoming and appreciative work environment for all.
Yours in Lifesaving,
The Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance Team
digital applicationS below
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A.L.A Badge Checker Duties include, but are not limited to:
Check each patron for their valid beach badge.
Politely greet each patron upon entering, and bid them farewell upon leaving.
Preform a badge checking sweep of the beach bi-hourly.
Enforce local codes as to what items patrons cannot bring onto the beach.
Answer questions from patrons.
Sell daily badges (not applicable at every A.L.A location)