JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CODE OF CONDUCT

To provide a safe and effective learning environment, all Junior Lifeguards are required to follow these rules:

S.U.R.F. ~ Safety, Unity, Respect, Focus

S.U.R.F. is our new “3 R’s”! Through all aspects of the Junior Lifeguard Program, we will teach “S.U.R.F.” emphasizing that each JG values…

SAFETY: The foundation of this program. The ocean is a hazardous environment.

FOCUS: Stay present. Pay attention, work hard, and most importantly have fun.

GENERAL ORDERS

Embrace and understand S.U.R.F. by week two of the program…Safety, Unity, Respect & Focus
Practice S.U.R.F. each day.
Arrive on time, in uniform, with required gear in your issued backpack.
Cell phone and smartwatch use is not allowed during class time.
A note is required from the JG’s parent/guardian for an absence or early departure.
The JG uniform is only to be worn to, from, and during the JG Program.
Respect the beach environment! Please always throw away your trash as well as any trash you see littering the area.
Respect fellow Junior Lifeguards.
Exhibit good sportsmanship.
Be careful and respectful with JG equipment.
Inappropriate language and/or hand gestures are never allowed.
Answer all questions with “yes,” rather than “yeah,” “yep,” etc.
Remain alert at all times and be responsible for your own safety.
Always act immediately upon the request of instructors.
Always use the “buddy system” (3 people).
Always be polite, courteous, and respectful to all.
Always be safe and follow the “rules of the road”.
Always wear a properly secured helmet when riding bikes, no exceptions!
Remember: Junior Lifeguards represent the City of Newport Beach.

General Orders