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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02


Job Location:

Waianae, HI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 19
Posted: 6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located at Pililaau Army Recreation Center (PARC) Waianae Hawaii (Island of Oahu).

Incentives and Bonuses.

  • Incentives will not be paid.
To better expedite the hiring process we recommend including full contact information (name address phone number email etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties
  • Serves as lifeguard for a waterfront property and works under the direction of the Installation Program Manager and head lifeguard.
  • Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as trained and responds to medical emergencies throughout the property. Employs safety rules and rescue techniques for the protection of the waterfront guests.
  • Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Attends waterfront and/or safety training as directed.
  • Assists in maintaining lifeguard tower and waterfront related equipment and supplies. Keeps area clean and free from any hazards. Maintains daily logs and records as required.

Requirements
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.
  • Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected).
  • Must have a health assessment which documents good physical health and free from communicable disease IAW current Army policy.
  • 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 weekend weekdays holidays and night duty.
  • Selected applicant must be able to pass a Medical Physical Examination.
Qualifications

Resume: Your resume Must NOT exceed two pages. Resume should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.

A qualified candidate must possess the following for:

Minimum Qualification Criteria:

1. Must currently hold the following certifications:

  • Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Oxygen Administration Certification
  • First Aid Certification
2. Must be willing to obtain First Responder Certification withinsix (6) monthsof hire date.3. Preferred are those with waterfront experience in ocean rescue.

Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualification criteria above.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is LOCAL Island of Oahu. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
This is a Standing Register announcement. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials on periodic cut-off dates until all positions are filled.

Manual Application Option
  • 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 3p.m. HST on 09/10/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • 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.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities
  • 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.
Your Application
  • After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials if new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Army NAF Pay setting rules/requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
  • 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.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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Required Experience:

Junior IC