Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02
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Job Location:
Waianae, HI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 27
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located on the Island of Oahuat Pililaau Army Recreation Center Waianae HI.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- As head lifeguard oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluates waterfront operation efficiencies. Assist manager by insuring adequate staffing of operations with personnel and the safety of users.
- Directs lifeguards as required in the performance of their duties. Performs checks and makes adjustments in water quality levels and ensures that the pump rooms are maintained and operational.
- As head lifeguard supports the management team in decision making and responding to concerns of guests and users. As lifeguard responsible for the life guarding of guests at the waterfront. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
- Coordinates and conducts in-service and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Attends and or arranges for the conduct of aquatics and ocean front safety training. Maintains peak physical condition.
- Maintains daily logs and records as required. Carries out work in accordance with policies regulations directives and requirements. Exercises judgment on routine matters where discretion is permitted.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- In addition the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
- Must be physically fit in order to perform lifeguard duties. Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected. (Physical required)
- As head lifeguard must hold current waterfront lifeguard CPR oxygen administration AED and First Aid certification. Within 6 months of hire must obtain first responders certification.
- A Lifeguard Instructor certificate is preferred. Must have 12 months of experience in waterfront operation as a lifeguard with experience in ocean rescue.
- Must be able to use sound judgment accomplish tasks within established timeframes and possess good people skills requiring the ability to communicate in a clear concise and grammatically correct manner.
- Must have experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports.
- Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and case of exposure to infectious disease incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
- Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment. May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
- Work hours may involve weekdays weekends holidays and night duty.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification Criteria
- Must hold current Waterfront Lifeguard CPR Oxygen Administration AED and First Aid certifications
- Ability to obtain First Responder certification within 6 months of hire
Must have 12 months of experience in waterfront lifeguard operations including ocean rescue experience
Must demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and complete tasks within established timeframes
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly concisely and using correct grammar
Possess effective people skills and the ability to work well with staff and the public
- Experience with office and administrative functions including preparing and managing reports
- Lifeguard Instructor certificate is preferred
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Island of Oahu. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3pm HST on 02/03/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Army PAY SETTING Rules/Requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a RFT or RPT position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
- Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Swimming
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Publisher
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Therapy
- Alzheimers Care
- Cash Handling
- Music Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Supervising Experience
