LIFEGUARDS NEEDED!
Upcoming Lifeguard Training Dates for
City of North Platte Lifeguard Applicants:
February 2026 Class
February 14th, 15th, 21st, & 22nd
8AM–5PM
(Must attend all 4 class sessions)
March 2026 Class
March 7th, 8th, 14th, & 15th
8AM–5PM
(Must attend all 4 class sessions)
Cost: $175
Requirements:
• Must be 15 years old by the last day of class
• Must pass class prerequisites to participate in class (American Red Cross Lifeguarding Prerequisites on back of page)
• Must attend ALL in-person class times
For enrollment contact John Guethlein, Aquatic Director:
(308) 535-6772 | guethleinjg@northplattene.gov
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Prerequisites:
In order to participate in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training you must:
1. Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
a. Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
i. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
ii. Swim goggles are allowed.
b. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
c. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
2. Timed Event (Complete within 1 minute, 40 seconds)
a. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
i. The face may be in or out of the water.
ii. Swim goggles are NOT allowed.
b. Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
c. Return to surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
d. Exit the water WITHOUT using a ladder or steps.
Questions? Can’t make either class but still interested?
Contact John Guethlein
(308) 535-6772 | guethleinjg@northplattene.gov
