Pool Guard

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Free medical for family

Retirement benefits after 10 years

And much more!

Job summary

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Pool Guard to protect life at a municipal pool, enforce safety regulations, and assist in water safety programs. The role involves maintaining the pool area, staff cooperation, and providing first aid as needed.

Applicants must perform a 100-yard swim and dive as part of a qualifying exam, possess a valid Hawaiʻi Type 3 driver’s license, and hold ARC lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. The position operates seven days a week in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; able to meet licensure requirements.
• Current lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications maintained on a by-date basis.
• Ability to pass a 100-yard swim and dive performance exam.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant vigilance of the pool and rescue swimmers as needed.
• Enforce pool rules and take corrective action for patron safety.
• Prepare daily logs and report accidents or incidents.
• Participate in aquatic instructional and recreational activities.
• Maintain water quality and monitor chemical levels.
• Operate circulation/filtration machinery and ensure safety equipment.

Skills

Lifeguard safety

Emergency response

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Hawaiʻi Type 3 driver’s license or equivalent

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (ARC/BLS)

American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Certification (ARC) or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date: November 18, 2026

ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE? IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This posting is for External Candidates only. Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this link

Job Title: Pool Guard Salary Range: N/A Position Salary: 3,900.00 USD Monthly Location: Department of Parks & Recreation, Recreation Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary

Independently performs duties at a swimming pool to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist persons in distress; enforces pool safety regulations; conducts or participates in water safety instructions, swimming instructions, and other recreational aquatic programs; maintains pool and pool area; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

• Maintains constant surveillance of the designated pool and performs tasks to include rescuing swimmers, administering emergency life support measures, and applying immediate First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as needed
• Enforces safety regulations and takes corrective action to ensure the safety of patrons
• Prepares daily log and reports describing accidents, first aid given, drowning or near drowning, and other unusual circumstances
• Assists and participates in program planning and scheduling, and conducting and coordinating aquatic instructional and recreational activities
• Maintains water quality standards and keeps a daily record of all information
• Operates all machinery of the circulation/filtration system
• Maintains proper chemical standards and makes adjustments as needed
• Maintains the proper storage and usage of hazardous chemicals, utilizing appropriate safety equipment as required
• Maintains pool, pool deck, building, locker rooms, spectator areas and walkways, and all surrounding areas to assure a safe healthful environment
• Attends in-service training classes
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of the following valid certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent; American Red Cross Community Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, or certificate of completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider course, or equivalent; American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or equivalent; (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter).

Testing: Applicants will be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. The examination will consist of a qualifying performance evaluation consisting of a 100-yard swim and dive. Please note exams are held ONLY on Kaua'i. We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions. When attending the qualifying performance exam, please be prompt. There will be no admittance if you are late. No spectators are allowed at testing site(s). The performance examination dates will be determined at a later date.

Work Shift/ Schedule: 7 days/week operation (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua’i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua’i community!

Application Process

I’ve submitted my application, what happens next? For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver’s license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required.

What is an eligible list? Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months.

What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

What benefits does the County of Kaua’i offer? The County of Kaua’i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired! For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua‘i Employee

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