RIDEM To Hold Additional Surf Lifeguard Test On June 28

If you want to be a surf lifeguard this summer, heads up: the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will hold an additional Conditional Surf Lifeguard Certification test later this month.

The test will be held Monday, June 28 from 9 .m. to 2 p.m. at Scarborough North State Beach in Narragansett, RIDEM announced.

All surf lifeguard candidates must have completed certain courses and hold cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and infant, child and adult CPR. A photo ID with date of birth must be presented at check-in. Candidates will be charged $10, and are required to bring either exact change or a check on the day of the exam.

DEM says it recruits 153 lifeguards every year to supervise state surf and non-surf beaches. Slots are still open for the summer season. The upcoming surf rescue test is geared toward college and high school students who couldn't take earlier tests due to their school schedules.

Candidates are encouraged to preregister for a time slot at www.riparks.com/lifeguard. Walk-ins will also be accepted. All candidates who sign in with staff between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be tested, RIDEM said.

Candidates must be at least 16. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or guardian must present a valid photo ID and hand in a signed waiver. If the parent or guardian is not able to make it, they must sign the waiver ahead of time and have it notarized. The candidate must bring that signed and notarized document to the test. Those with questions should contact Tom Rosa at tom.rosa@dem.ri.gov

In case of bad weather, contact RI State Parks headquarters at 401-667-6200 for cancellation information.