Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now hiring lifeguards for summer pool season

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring Lifeguard positions and will hold a Lifeguarding Course for participants seeking the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.

To become a lifeguard, participants must be at least 16 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and swim 20 yards and retrieve a ten-pound weight from 12 feet of water.

Once hired, if guards need to receive the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, there will be sessions of the Lifeguarding Certification course available at the Indoor Aquatic Center.

Applicants may apply at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office, located at 102 Public Square, or at the Indoor Aquatic Center.

For more details on lifeguarding, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.