The Ocean City Beach Patrol held its annual tryout for new lifeguards on Saturday, June 1, 2024. There may be a second lifeguard test in August 2024 for candidates who will turn 16 before June 1, 2025.  Successful candidates will not work or attend rookie school until summer 2025. Please check back here for more information and fill out the contact sheet below

• 500-meter box swim for time
• 500-meter box paddle for time
• 1/2-mile beach run under 3:45
• 500-meter erg for time
• Surf Dash (short sprint from beach to stomach-deep water and back) for time
• Interview

If You Want to Try Out

• Complete this contact info sheet to receive updates and information about the June 2024 OCBP lifeguard test.
• A physical is required before you can participate in the test: physical form.