Returning Guard Information

Requalification / Certification Schedule

Running: Guards can qualify seven days a week starting Saturday, May 16 at either 10:30AM or 4:00PM.

Swimming: Guards can qualify in accordance with the following schedule:

  • Sunday, May 17, 12:00 PM, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center Pool, 3 lanes, pool possibly shared with other patrols
  • Friday, May 22, 4:00 PM, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center Pool, 3 lanes, pool possibility shared with other patrols
  • Sunday, May 24, 3:00 PM, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center Pool, 3 lanes, pool possibly shared with other patrols
  • Friday, May 29, 7:00 PM,  Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center Pool, 3 lanes, pool possibly shared with other patrols 
  • Sunday, May 31, 8:45 AM, Whippoorwill Campground Pool (must signup for time)*
  • Sunday, June 7, 9:00 AM, Whippoorwill Campground Pool (with the rookies)
  • Saturday, June 13, 8:45 AM, Whippoorwill Campground Pool (must signup for time)*
  • Saturday, June 20, 8:45 AM, Whippoorwill Campground Pool (must signup for time)*

* an administrator will meet you at the pool only if you signup

Advanced First Aid: By appointment, after completion of all three videos, guards must signup to take the written test with Chief Steele.  The written test must be taken and passed before guards are permitted to demonstrate their skills in first aid.  Appointments should be made during a guard's day off.

Advanced First Aid / CPR: By appointment, after completion of the online portions and the written test in first aid, guards must demonstrate skills in both CPR and first aid.  For further clarification, skills in both disciplines will be demonstrated during the same appointment.  Appointments should be made during a guard's day off or during Alert Team time.