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Lifeguard Class in Phelps County Nebraska
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Lifeguard Class in Phelps County Nebraska runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Phelps County, Nebraska at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Phelps County, Nebraska starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Phelps County, Nebraska.
The Lifeguard Class in Phelps County Nebraska is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. A county of about 9,057 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Phelps County.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Phelps County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Phelps County, Nebraska.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Phelps County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Phelps County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Phelps County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Phelps County
- Holdrege Swimming Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Phelps County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Phelps County Nebraska: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Phelps County, Nebraska?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Phelps County. The county's largest communities are Holdrege, Bertrand and Loomis, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in Phelps County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Phelps County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Phelps County. Named sites in Phelps County include Holdrege Swimming Pool. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Nebraska?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Phelps County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Phelps County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Holdrege (5,542 residents), Bertrand (714 residents) and Loomis (392 residents). Holdrege is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Phelps County: the local picture
Phelps County has a population of about 9,057. That makes it the 30th most populated of the 93 counties in Nebraska. At 17 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Phelps County holds 0.7 square miles of water, about 0.1% of the county. That ranks it 79th of 93 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
Work tends to concentrate in Holdrege (5,542), Bertrand (714), Loomis (392), Funk (175). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Phelps County
- Pools: Holdrege Swimming Pool
Candidates in Phelps County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Buffalo County, Dawson County, Franklin County, Furnas County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Phelps County Nebraska?
One aquatic facility is on record in Phelps County Nebraska:
- Holdrege Swimming Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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