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Ocean Junior Lifeguard Program
Overview 
The one week Ocean Junior Lifeguard program was designed to train boys and girls ages 8 to 17 in lifesaving water skills and to develop an awareness of beach hazards and ocean conditions.
Participants will become familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques, while improving their health and fitness. Beach programs will be offered on Maui, Lanai and Molokai.
The one week Ocean Junior Lifeguard program was designed to train boys and girls ages 8 to 17 in lifesaving water skills and to develop an awareness of beach hazards and ocean conditions.
Participants will become familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques, while improving their health and fitness. Beach programs will be offered on Maui, Lanai and Molokai.
Goals and Objectives
- Develop an awareness of beach hazards and conditions
- Provide training in Ocean Safety and rescue skills
- Develop a knowledge of First Aid and CPR techniques
- Improve health and fitness of youth
- Teach team work and good sportsmanship
- Help develop and train future lifeguards
County of Maui
Department of Fire & Public Safety
Ocean Safety Bureau
2023 Junior Lifeguard Program
Ages: 13-17 Hana, Molokai: June 5th – June 8th 9:00am – 3:00pm Lanai: June 13th – June 16th 9:00am – 3:00pm Districts: North, South & West 9:00am – 3:00pm Ages 8 – 12 only Districts: North, South & West Guard Start: June 13th – 16th 9:00am – 3:00pm | Session I - June 19th - 23th, 2023 Session II - June 26th - 30th, 2023 Session III - July 10th - 14th, 2023 Session IV - July 24th - 28th, 2023 |
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Registration is closed. The program is full and we are not taking anymore applicants
- Age Requirement by 06/2023 (Participants need a copy of their birth certificate).
- 12 Participants max per session.
- Participants who are not part of a swim team must perform and pass a swim assessment.
- Swim Assessment is 300 yards non-stop within 11 minutes for ages 13-17, and 100 yard non-stop for ages 8-12 (no time limit).
- Swim Assessment will take place on Saturday May 20th at your chosen districts as follows;
North: Sakamoto Swimming Pool
South: Kihei Aquatics Center
West: . Lahaina Aquatics Center
Molokai: Cooke Memorial Pool
Lanai – TBD/TBA
Parent or Legal Guardian Must Be Present.
Maui Jr Lifeguard Championships Will Be On July 28th Location: TBA
Jr. Lifeguard Instructors
- North District: Chris Saito
- South District: Keoki Pfaeltzer
- West District: Bryce Jacinto
- Hana District:: Maluhia Scott
- Molokai District: Harold Teshima & Chris Saito
- Lanai District: Harold Teshima
For More Info., Call Zach Edlao at 808-757-4318 or Email Jr.Lifeguard@co.maui.hi.us