145 days until NBJGs 2026! Parents, please go to our website to create or update your accounts. Accounts must be updated to reserve a swim time! Swim test reservations will be available starting Feb 2 at 8:30AM!
Join us at the Newport Pier on Saturday, January 24 from 9–11 AM as candidates battle it out for a spot on our team. All are welcome to come out and support!
2026 Newport Beach Lifeguard Trainee applications are NOW OPEN! Get paid while training alongside our team of professional ocean rescuers. Learn advanced lifesaving techniques, emergency medical response, and public safety skills while protecting one of Southern California’s busiest coastlines. Apply by January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. Link in bio.
Episode 7 of the 2025 NBJG season is live!
Catch all the action from Pier Jumps, the final week of the program, and an epic Graduation to wrap up an unforgettable summer. Full video link in bio!
Episode 6 of the 2025 NBJG summer series is live! This week features two of the most iconic and exciting events of the summer.
Monster Mile: Tiki’s Revenge
The legend continues. Our Junior Lifeguards took on the infamous Monster Mile. A grueling one-mile run and one-mile ocean swim, this endurance challenge put every participant to the test.
Pier Jumps
A rite of passage in the NBJG program. Watch as our JGs step up and take the leap from the Balboa Pier. Some led with style, others with courage, but all with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
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In Episode 5 of the NBJG 2025 series, the kids take on one of the summer’s most iconic events: the Pier Swim, and head out on field trips across Newport Beach to put their ocean safety skills to the test.
After weeks of training, teamwork, and pushing past limits, this episode captures the heart of the program. It’s all about building real confidence through doing hard things. Watch as our JGs demonstrate their knowledge of currents, rescue techniques, and beach safety, all while having a blast exploring the coastline they’ve grown to love and protect.
Boat Lecture Day!
The D division got a behind-the-scenes look at our lifeguard rescue boats, how they operate, and their role in keeping our beaches safe. 🚤🌊 #NewportBeachLifeguards #OceanRescue #NBJG #JuniorGuards #MarineOperations
