The Cadet program provides experienced Junior Lifeguards an opportunity to further their ocean skills, CPR and first aid knowledge, and leadership abilities. Cadets are introduced to the skills required to pass the professional ocean lifeguard exam. Veteran Junior Lifeguards, ages 16 and 17,  who have demonstrated above average skills will be eligible to try out for the Cadet program. The normal Junior Guard fee is waived for Cadets.

Cadets assist the Junior Lifeguard Instructors during the six-week Junior Guard program, as well as intern with lifeguards working tower schedules. Cadets will also be required to attend other training activities before the July 5th Junior Guard Program start date and after August 9th. In order to apply for the Cadet program candidates must be 16 or 17 years of age by July 1, 2006. Candidates must have prior Junior Guard experience and have above average swimming skills. Cadet candidates will be required to go through a timed pool swim tryout, an ocean swim test and interview process to be a part of the program.  
Cadet Application
Cadet Information Sheet.

2006 Cadet Program Dates and Application will be posted soon. 
The 2005 info is still linked above and listed below for your reference.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2005 CADET PROGRAM ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

Pool swim tryouts; April 3rd -15th 
Ocean Swim tryout and Interviews; April 16th
Selection by; April 21st 
Orientation (2 hours min.); April 23rd
Fundraisers (you must work at least one); April 30th, May 14th, 22nd
Cadet Training Day; May 28th
CPR Training(Mandatory); June 4th
Cadet Training Day; June 25th
Photo and Instructor Introduction (Mandatory); June 28th
First day of JG's; June 29th
Training; July 18th
Last Day of JG's; August 6th
Mandatory Cadet Training Day; August 8th
Manhattan Training Center
USLA JG Virginia Beach; August 11th
Cadet Training and Dive Trip; August 16th
Tower Assignments (mandatory 3 days); August 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, September 3, 4, 5
Graduation; September 10th