New Applicants

Qualifications

The Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol is seeking enthusiastic and responsible people to become lifeguards and keep our beaches safe this summer. 
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Minimum Age: 16

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Application Process

• Applicant must submit an online application.
• ​WCBP personnel will review the application. 
• Applicant will be notified via email in late April/early May indicating a time and date to complete testing requirements.
• Applicant must confirm availability for the tryout/testing date via response email.
• Applicant must download and complete the WCBP medical form prior to testing date.

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Test Information

Requirements

Testing will consist of the following:

1. Pool Swim (250 yard swim)
2. Beach Run (approximately 1.5 mile run)
3. Ocean Surf Dash (conditions permitting)
4. Interview

Testing/Tryout Dates: an application must be submitted and one of the following tryout dates will be scheduled

• May 11, 2024 8:00 am Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool (Pittsburgh & New Jersey Ave, Wildwood Crest NJ)
  
• May 18,  2024 8:00 am Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
• June 1, 2024 8:00 am Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
  
• June 8, 2024 8:00 am Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool (if needed)

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Rookie Training Camp

Depending on staffing needs, candidates that meet the above requirements may be invited to a 10-day training camp.
​The camp will consist of training in first-aid, CPR, AED, and skills such as ocean water rescues, swimming, rescue board paddling, and rowing as well as overall general physical fitness.

Dates

• CPR/Advanced First Aid Certification: June 17, 18, 19....new candidates will be scheduled accordingly to one or more of these posted dates
  
• Rookie Training Camp begins: June 20- June 30, 2024

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WCBP Medical Form

Download and complete prior to test date.

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WCBP Medical Form

The schedule/information on this page is contingent on any Covid-19 restrictions and are subject to change if necessary