CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Summer lifeguard positions are available with Clarksville Parks & Recreation at the City’s four outdoor pools: Beachaven, Bel-Aire, Swan Lake, and New Providence.
Make this summer count! Earn $8.25 an hour, feel a sense of pride working in an important position, and make new friends amongst co-workers — all while making a difference in your community.
All applicants must be able to work at all facilities, and must be available mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Training and certification will be provided. The cost of the lifeguard training course is $60 for the certification and $36 for the lifeguard book. There are no refunds for this course.
Applicants must be at least 15 and able to pass a swim test that consists of swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and successfully completing a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Interested applicants must take a pre-requisite skills test at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at New Providence Pool, 168 Cunningham Lane. Training and certification will follow for applicants who pass the skills test.
The lifeguard training course will occur at New Providence pool on the following times and dates:
• 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21
• 3:30-8 p.m. Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23
• Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 24
Course must be paid for on May 20, after the pre-requisite skills have been passed.
For more about how to become a lifeguard, contact Clarksville Parks & Recreation at (931) 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec.