Pass the Junior Lifeguard Test!
Receive Endurance and Speed Training
Fix Bad Freestyle Technique
Learn Proper Breathing
Learn 100 Yard Race Strategy
Improve Touch Turns and Wall Push-Offs
Swimphi specializes in private lessons and Mira Costa High School offers classes tailored to help swimmers pass the Junior Lifeguard Test. Our approach emphasizes thorough training in swimming techniques and endurance, aiming to help participants meet the qualifying times for their age categories. We also offer coaching on crucial skills like effective breathing, turning, and race strategy. For the best results, we suggest beginning your training in December, which gives you a four-month period to prepare before the tests start in March and April.
Feel free to share this information with other families who might be interested in Junior Lifeguard preparation.
IMPORTANT - Don’t wait until the last minute! Every year, we see children joining our program in March with a test scheduled for April. To the right is a real example showing how much time we need to shave off in a very short period. Please sign up early. Worst case scenario, your child can pass the test now and then maintain their skills until the actual test.
Which is best for my child: Private Lessons or Group Classes? If your child needs improvement in freestyle technique or is 20 seconds or more off the test time, we strongly recommend starting with private lessons. Once they build a solid foundation, it’s a good idea to transition into group classes. For strong swimmers within 10 seconds of the qualifying time, group classes are an excellent fit.
Junior Lifeguard Private Lessons
Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards Freestyle without stopping.
Where: Location: 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Find directions, parking information, and pool access details at this link.
When: Private lessons are offered December through April on Sunday afternoons.
Ages: 8 years and up.
Equipment needed: Swim Suit, Goggles and Swimming Cap (if you have long hair). Equipment recommendations can be found at our Shop.
Price: $65 per 30-minute class (billed monthly). Lessons are a recurring monthly membership and are billed at the beginning of each month (the first month is prorated). The price is calculated and billed for the number of classes that month. For example, your class is on a Monday and there are 5 Mondays in the month. Price of class x number of classes in that month = amount billed for that month.
Annual Registration Fee: There is a $35 annual registration fee per student collected at initial registration and annually on the anniversary month.
Junior Lifeguard Group Classes offered through Mira Costa High School
Mira Costa High schools offers Junior Lifeguard Classes which are not affiliated with our program. These classes start mid February and allow your child to swim multiple times per week. Click on the link below for more information.
Junior Lifeguard Summer Camp
The Junior Lifeguard Program, hosted each summer by the LA County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division, requires participants to pass a challenging swim test to qualify. For more information about the program and the latest details on eligibility and testing, please visit: https://fire.lacounty.gov/junior-lifeguard-program/
In order to become a JG, your child must complete a 100-yard pool swim test under:
1:50 minutes for 9-to-11-year-olds - C Group
1:40 minutes for 12-to-13-year-olds - B Group
1:30 minutes for 14-to-17-year-olds - A Group
JLG swim tests take place in March and April. We suggest that students begin training in December to ensure they have enough time to achieve the qualifying time. We also recommend your child to be ready by the first test date because the sooner a child passes, the more likely he or she will be assigned to his or her beach of choice.