Lifeguard (Temporary)

Kamehameha Schools; Hawaii; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools is looking for lifeguards for temporary positions during the 2025-2026 school year. The role includes supervising swimming activities to ensure safety while following guidelines.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be certified in lifeguarding and CPR. Effective communication and the ability to work flexible hours are key requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent is mandatory.
• Effective communication skills to supervise a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming activities and ensures safety procedures.
• Administers first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts to maintain safety.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of swimming pool chemistry

Lifesaving techniques

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer

American Red Cross Standard First Aid

Job description

Job Overview

The Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus Athletics department is seeking lifeguards to join their team for temporary positions during the 2025‑2026 school year.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and during field trips at off‑campus sites (e.g., beaches, rivers, or non‑KS pools) to ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable;
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment;
• Assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents; adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards, then adjusting programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the haumana and other staff.
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to supervise and communicate with a diverse population to acquire compliance on rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards, then adjusting programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the haumana and other staff.
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
• Ability to employ appropriate lifesaving techniques and rescue methods appropriate for the site and conditions that apply.
• Knowledge and ability to render first aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding areas.
• Effectively enforce pool rules, understanding of pool rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of swimming pool chemistry and water testing.
• Ability to evaluate test results and adjust water chemistry as necessary.
• Knowledge of proper swimming techniques and ability to teach all age levels.
• Ocean lifeguarding experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1st Responder Certification.
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• 6 months of related work experience.
• Ocean rescue experience.
• Previous experience teaching school-aged children.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Christian values.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Frequently grasps with light or fine manipulation, writes by hand, talks or hears.
• Frequently stands and/or walks, swims, and lifts and/or carries, pushes and/or pulls objects that weigh 50 pounds.
• Frequently twists, bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crawls, climbs, reaches or works above shoulder, or grasps firmly.

Working Conditions

This position involves traveling to various locations, on- and off-campus. Work is conducted in a pool setting, with wet surfaces in a school environment. May require work to be conducted in non‑standard workplaces such as beaches or other outdoor environments. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives. Frequent exposure to high humidity, sun and/or windy conditions. Occasional exposure to unstable ground when off‑site at ocean, pond or river.

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