Lifeguard (Temporary, On-Call)

Kamehameha Schools Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop dba Kamehameha Schools; Hawaii; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Athletics Program is seeking Lifeguards to support aquatic operations. These are temporary, on-call positions with hours based on operational need.

Under general supervision, you will oversee pools and deck areas, enforce rules, perform rescues and first aid, and assist with water chemistry and safety during field trips and on-campus activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to supervise a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility and during field trips to ensure safety.
• Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Evaluate safety conditions and initiate emergency action as needed.
• Inspect pool facilities and water chemistry; assist with chlorine testing and record-keeping.
• Administer first aid and CPR as required.
• Instruct or assist swimming classes when needed.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain a safe pool environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CPR

First aid

Lifeguard training

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer

American Red Cross Standard First Aid

Job description

Job Posting Title

Lifeguard (Temporary, On-Call)

Employee Type

Various

Recruiting Start Date

09-21-2026

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Our Kamehameha Schools' Maui Campus Athletics Program is seeking Lifeguards to support our Aquatics Operations. These are temporary, on-call positions with available work hours based on operational need.

Job Summary

Under general supervision; assists in the oversight of the swimming pool and surrounding deck areas; assists in the supervision of all pool facilities users; assists in the enforcement of all pool rules and regulations; initiates rescues and administers first aid; cleans pool and immediate deck/bathroom/locker room areas; monitors pool water chemistry and supervises off-campus, aquatics field trips. May supervise site during absence of Aquatics Supervisor or Lead Lifeguard.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and during field trips at off campus sites (e.g. beaches, river, 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

Minimum Requirements - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• 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