Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

Day 5: Final Exam & Rescue Certification

The final day of training includes a comprehensive review of all course content followed by the A.L.A. certification exam, taken on your personal device. The exam covers the full scope of the training manual, worksheets, and field sessions. This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, readiness, and professionalism expected of an A.L.A. ocean lifeguard. Let’s finish strong, see you at Porta afterward to celebrate!

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

Day 4: Advanced Equipment & Environmental Response

This session builds on the physical and mental challenges of surf rescue. Trainees will work with paddleboards, rescue lines, and UTV support while navigating complex scenarios like choppy water, rip currents, and hazardous marine life. Emphasis will also be placed on lifeguard judgment, documentation, communication with agencies, and upholding professional conduct on and off duty.

Day 3: Victim Recognition & Basic Rescue

Day 3 is all about developing instinct. Trainees will learn how to recognize the signs of distress and drowning, communicate effectively by radio and whistle, and execute entry-level rescue techniques. Hands-on drills will cover water entries, approaches, victim contact, and transport. By the end of the day, guards will be trained in the rescue fundamentals that define professional readiness.

Day 2: Station Operations & Preventative Lifeguarding

Our first in-person session focuses on the foundations of lifeguarding: station setup, equipment layout, swim zone management, and proactive patron safety. Trainees will review daily responsibilities, tower positioning, and early hazard recognition strategies such as dynamic flag usage and walking torp techniques. This is the day where rookies begin learning how to think and act like professional surf lifeguards.

Day 1: Virtual Orientation

Welcome to the A.L.A. Rookie Ocean Rescue Training Program. During this one-hour virtual session, trainees will receive a complete overview of the week ahead, including how to access the training manual, complete daily assignments, and prepare for the final certification exam. We’ll review expectations, schedule details, and the resources you’ll use throughout the course. Attendance is mandatory and sets the tone for your success.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

Freestyle Swim Clinic - RSVP Form Required

Open to any current A.L.A. applicant.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

A.L.A. lifeguard applicants, new or returning, must pass an annual tryout before employment.

Interested in joining the Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance?

Join us for a Virtual Information Session, held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, running May 1st to June 19th.