Become a Lifeguard & Enjoy Your Summer with Us!
Ready to spend your summer outdoors, gain valuable experience, and make a real impact? The City of Knoxville is hiring lifeguards, and we'd love for you to join our team! You'll have the opportunity to work at the pool that fits you best, earn certifications at no cost, and build skills that will stay with you well beyond summer.
Don't miss your chance to join a supportive team committed to your success. Whether you're into water safety or looking for a flexible, hands-on job, we're driven to help you succeed.
While lifeguard training is available to the public for a fee, City staff receive priority access, and the best part is - training is free when you join our team. If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you and set up an interview. Register now to secure your spot in one of our training courses before they fill up!
Why You'll Love Lifeguarding With Us:
• FREE Certifications - Get your Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications (valid for 2 years, with renewal options)
• Promotion Perks - Opportunities for growth within the City of Knoxville
• Multiple Locations - Work at a pool that fits you best!
• Flexible Schedule - Perfect for balancing summer camps, vacations, and sports
• Free Suits & Gear - Everything you need to get started
• Work Year Round - Keep earning through the fall, winter, and spring, if interested
• Make New Friends & Enjoy Your Summer! - Enjoy your summer while being part of a great team
• Grow at Your Pace - Training tailored to your strengths, designed for growth at your own pace
Ready to jump in and make this summer unforgettable? Sign up NOW to join one of our courses!
Looking for a summer job that fits your plans? Join our team! We'll work with you to schedule around your camps, vacations, and sports practices to help you balance work and fun. Gain valuable experience, make great memories, and enjoy being part of a fantastic team!
Click here to apply for a job with the City of Knoxville!
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LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES |
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services personnel take over.
The course includes the following certifications: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (valid for 2 years).
Course Details:
Course emails with location, preparation info, materials, syllabus, practice and pretest dates, and the online course link will be sent two days after registration.
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Age Requirement: 15+
Certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/PR - valid for 2 years
Course Fee: $160 (FREE if you join our team!)
Training Schedule for all courses: Friday 5pm-9pm | Saturday 9am-6pm | Sunday 10am-6pm
2025 Spring Courses:
• Course 1 - $160 -April 4-6
• Course 2 - $160 - April 11-13
• Course 3 - $160 - April 25-27
• Course 4 - $160
- May 2-4
• Course 5 - $160 - May 9-11
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Important Info:
• Pre-course Requirements: A successful pre-course is required to enter the course.
• Free Course Practice: Available at no cost to any interested student.
• Pre-Test Location & Dates - Students will receive these options via email after registering.
For more information or help with registration:
• Contact KPRD Aquatics staff for more information at
aquatics@knoxvilletn.gov or call/text Randy Love at 865-300-4624.
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Don't worry about your summer plans - register now for training to secure your summer job. Get certified, work outdoors, try new things, and make the most of your summer!