Bertioga's Temporary Lifeguard selection process for the 2026/27 season has one practical stage, made up of two tests on the same day: a 200-meter swim in up to 6 minutes and a 1,000-meter run in up to 8 minutes. The assessments are scheduled for October 5, 2026, at the pool at Bertioga City Hall, Rua Luiz Pereira de Campos, 901, Vila Itapanhaú. Candidates must report at 10:00 a.m., with the assessments scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m..
The most important point for candidates is straightforward: both limits are eliminatory, and failure to attend either test leads to elimination, regardless of the reason. The City also states that, to participate, candidates must present a medical certificate confirming fitness for physical activity or sign the liability statement made available by the Fire Department at the site. The rules were published by the City of Bertioga and are contained in the notice published in Municipal Official Bulletin No. 1309 - Extra.
Quick comparison of the two tests
| Test | Distance | Format | Published limit | Elimination risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 200 m | In a pool, using any swimming stroke | Up to 6 minutes | Exceeding the limit or failing to attend |
| Running | 1,000 m | Practical land-based fitness test | Up to 8 minutes | Exceeding the limit or failing to attend |
Checklist for October 5
- Date: October 5, 2026.
- Location: pool at Bertioga City Hall, Rua Luiz Pereira de Campos, 901, Vila Itapanhaú.
- Reporting time: 10:00 a.m.
- Scheduled start: 10:30 a.m.
- Medical requirement: bring a certificate confirming fitness for physical activity or be prepared to sign the liability statement provided by the Fire Department at the site.
- Official notice: check Municipal Official Bulletin No. 1309 - Extra before leaving home and monitor any later official announcements.
The official news page does not list every identification document or personal item that may be required when candidates are checked in. For that reason, the full notice is the final reference on this point. The practical approach is not to rely on the summary alone: review the notice and any call-up notice published before the test date.
How the 200-meter swim test works
The swim will take place in a pool, and candidates may use any swimming stroke. The requirement published by the City is to complete 200 meters in no more than 6 minutes. In other words, the candidate must manage the full distance within the time limit, not merely demonstrate the ability to swim.
Because the limit is eliminatory, it is useful to treat six minutes as a ceiling rather than a comfortable training target. In preparation, candidates can rehearse the full distance, time the effort from the start to the final touch, and check whether their pace remains stable as fatigue increases. This is preparation guidance, not an additional rule from the notice.
How the 1,000-meter run works
After the aquatic assessment, the process includes a 1,000-meter practical run, which must be completed in no more than 8 minutes. The City describes the run as the land-based physical fitness assessment and publishes the eliminatory time limit.
For preparation, candidates can use timed sessions over the exact 1 km distance and avoid testing the limit for the first time on selection day. The official notice and any instructions from the organizers take precedence over course details, call order, or starting procedures that are not specified on the City's news page.
Missing either test means elimination
The two tests belong to the same practical stage, but both must be completed. The City is explicit: failure to attend either test, regardless of the reason, results in elimination. Showing up for only one event therefore does not keep the candidate in the selection process.
This is also why candidates should arrive in time for the 10:00 a.m. reporting time. The 10:30 a.m. time is the scheduled start of the assessments, not the recommended arrival time.
Medical certificate or liability statement
To take the practical test, the City lists two options: present a medical certificate confirming fitness for physical activity or sign the liability statement provided by the Fire Department at the site. Candidates should decide in advance how they will meet this requirement rather than leaving the issue to the moment of the test.
If using a medical certificate, its content and formal validity should comply with the official notice. For questions, the City lists in-person assistance at the Maritime Firefighters Group (GBMar) base, Rua Jorge Ferreira, 60, Centro, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For candidates who still need to apply
Applications are free and online only, from September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through September 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., through the City of Bertioga public selection page. The process offers 15 positions — 11 in the general pool, three reserved for Black candidates, and one for a person with a disability — plus five reserve-list positions.
The job requires completion of elementary education, has a 40-hour workweek, and pays R$ 2,696.20 per month. The planned contracts run from November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
What to check before leaving home
- Open the notice in Municipal Official Bulletin No. 1309 - Extra again and check for any correction or later announcement.
- Confirm the City Hall address and plan to arrive for the 10:00 a.m. reporting time.
- Set aside the physical-fitness medical certificate or be aware of the liability statement that can be signed at the site.
- Review the limits: 200 m of swimming in up to 6 minutes and 1,000 m of running in up to 8 minutes.
- Remember that absence from either test ends the candidate's participation in the selection process.
Main source: City of Bertioga notice published September 15, 2026. For complete rules and details not summarized in the news item, consult Municipal Official Bulletin No. 1309 - Extra.
