Hopefuls battle it out to earn a spot as a Huntington Beach lifeguard
Participants race to the ocean on the north side of the pier as they compete in the 1,000 yard open water swim event during Huntington Beach’s lifeguard tryouts on Saturday. Those who performed best in Saturday’s physical tests were invited to return for interviews Sunday. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)
Participants check in and pick up their numbers for Huntington Beach’s lifeguard tryouts on Saturday. The city is looking to hire about 20 lifeguards. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)
Participants race back to the beach as they compete in the 1,000 yard open water swim event during Huntington Beach’s lifeguard tryouts on Saturday. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)
Trevor McDonald, Marine Safety Officer II, draws out the path for the first of three endurance events before Huntington Beach’s lifeguard tryouts on Saturday. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)