Please register for the program before taking the swim test. A swim test does not give you priority registration or allow you to register once registration is full. There is no fee to take the swim test, and you do not need to sign up to test. Pick a day and time that works for you. Bring a swim cap, goggles, and a bathing suit to the test. Swim teams and/or clubs cannot submit swim times in lieu of testing. 

All participants must complete a swim test.

Test Location:

William A. Wagner Aquatic Center
3306 Senior Center Drive Oceanside, CA 92056

2026 Dates:

 Saturday April 18-8:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday April 29-12:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday May 2 & 3- 8:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday May 6-  12:00pm-4:00pm

Test Details:

The swim test consists of three phases; timed 100 yard swim, timed treading water, and a underwater swim for distance.

• 100 yard swim under time
  • Ages 9 - 11: 100 yard swim under 3:00 minutes
  • Ages 12- 13: 100 yard swim under 2:30 minutes
  • Ages 14- 17: 100 yard swim in under 2:00 minutes
• 5 minutes treading water
• Underwater swim approximately 15ft to simulate going under a wave

Suggested Swim Schools

If looking for help passing the swim test these programs offer a JG prep class. 

Oceanside Parks & Recreation

Water Wise Swim School 

Piranha Swim School

Any questions, please call the Oceanside Junior Lifeguard Coordinator (760) 435-4021 to leave a message, or email us at JGStaff@oceansideca.org.