2026 Ocean Lifeguard Test and New EMT Information
The Ocean City Beach Patrol will tentatively hold the 2026 Ocean Lifeguard Test on Saturday June 6th, 2026, for candidates who are 16 and older or who will turn 16 by July 15, 2026. Successful candidates will be required to attend an approximately 48-hour rookie school and be 16 before being assigned to work on the beach. Please fill out the contact sheet below to receive regular updates and check back here in early Winter for updates.
Test Events (subject to change)- 500-meter box swim for time
- 500-meter box paddle for time
- 1/2-mile beach run under 3:45
- Surf Dash Sprint
- Interview
If You Want to Try Out
- Complete this contact info sheet to receive updates and information about the June 2026 OCBP lifeguard test or if you are interested in an EMT position for 2026 season.
- A physical by your personal doctor is required before you can participate in the test: physical form.
