Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association

03/30/2026

Next up for our supervisor spotlight is Sergeant Lucas Barakey! As a sixth year guard, he spent his first summer as a supervisor in 2025. Lucas’s biggest tip for all beach patrons is to make sure you swim near a lifeguard!🛟 He is drawn to lifeguarding because he wants to make a difference and protect everyone who visits the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Lastly, his go-to spot to eat is

Thank you for your commitment to VB Ocean Rescue🌊

03/24/2026

For our next supervisor spotlight we want to introduce Sergeant Paige Rooks! With 6 total years at VBLS (2 of those years spent supervising), her biggest tip for all beach goers is to leave the inflatables AT THE POOL! + keep our beaches beautiful!! also make sure your toys and trash leave when you leave! 🌊

Her favorite part of the job is “being at the beach all day + helping my community AT THE SAME TIME! What a dream!” Lastly, her favorite spot to grab a bite to eat is !!

Thank you Paige for all your hard work at VB Ocean Rescue! 🛟

03/20/2026

Today we attended the VB Middle School Career Fair! 🏫Thank you to everyone who came out! Everyday is a great day to learn ocean safety!!🛟🌊

03/19/2026

For our next supervisor spotlight, meet First Lieutenant Max McQuarrie! McQuarrie has spent his last 20 summers with VBLS and 14 of those seasons have been supervising. His favorite part of the job is anytime he gets the chance to teach… and soft sand runs at morning drill! His go to break activity is bodysurfing and going for a run at 🌊 You can also find him stopping for a cup of coffee from ☕️

Last but not least… his biggest tip for anyone visiting the beach is to teach your kids what number street you went to, point out hotels and other landmarks, encourage them to learn your phone number and take a current picture of them when you get to the beach in case they get lost.

Thank you Max for your commitment to VB Ocean Rescue!🛟

03/17/2026

future lifeguards in training (they didn’t even know it yet!)🛟

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s day! Today we celebrate and recognize all female lifeguard, current and former, around the world! Thank you all female lifeguards for your hard work and dedication to keeping others safe!🛟

03/07/2026

We want to wish the happiest of birthdays to our very own Chief Gill!🎂 Thank you everything you do for VBLS!!🌊

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Meet Lieutenant Mike McMahon! With 13 total years, 9 of those supervising, he is well versed in ocean rescue. His favorite part of his job is helping others and body surfing on his break when the waves are righteous!🌊 His favorite oceanfront lunch spot is of course! Finally his biggest tip for all beach goers is to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated!!🧴

Thank you McMahon for all your hard work at VB Ocean Rescue! 🛟

03/01/2026

2026 JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP SIGN UPS ARE NOW OPEN!!🛟 Head to the link in our bio or to our website to sign up and for more information!🌊

DISCOUNT CODES:
Have multiple kids in one family that want to sign up for camp? use code “VBJGFamily2026” at check out!
Does your child/children want to do multiple weeks of camp this summer? use code “VBLAJGCAMPx2” at check out!

03/01/2026

Ever wonder what’s inside a lifeguard’s tower? Here’s a closer look at the gear that helps protect your day at the beach:

– Rescue Flotation Device (RFD): The primary tool for professional rescues. Pictured here is the rescue buoy, built to handle strong surf.
– Swim Fins: Help guards move efficiently through waves and currents.
– First Aid Kit: Ready for everything from minor scrapes to more serious medical situations.
– Portable Radio: Keeps guards in steady communication with their team and emergency services.
– Sunscreen: Broad spectrum protection, reapplied throughout long hours in the heat and sun.
– Sunglasses: Block 100% of UV rays and reduce glare for clearer scanning of the water.

Safety starts with preparation. Every piece of gear has a purpose. Next time you’re at the beach, take a look at the tower and notice what’s standing by to help keep swimmers safe.