POOL Lifeguard; SR

Where Every Watchful Moment Matters!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready to stay active, soak up the sun, and make a difference? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division is looking for two (2) certified Pool Lifeguards! These full‑time, permanent vacancies, one located in Waipahu and the other in Waikele, involve ensuring the safety of pool patrons by monitoring activities, enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, and maintaining pool operations and equipment.

• Maintain constant surveillance of the assigned pool area to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and respond immediately to emergencies.
• Perform water rescues and administer emergency care by providing First Aid and CPR as required.
• Enforce pool rules and safety regulations by monitoring patron behavior and reporting violations or incidents to supervisors.
• Ensure safe pool operations by monitoring water conditions and maintaining proper chemical and filtration levels when assigned.
• Operate and maintain pool and lifeguarding equipment to ensure all safety tools are functional and ready for use at all times.
• Complete required reports and facility duties including incident documentation, attendance logs, and opening and closing procedures.

• Work schedule varies depending on the vacancy.
• May conduct swimming rescues during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to environmental and adverse weather conditions, as well as to pool chemicals, acids, and gaseous chlorine.
• This role will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

At Time of Application:
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.

Please attach an electronic copy of your certificate to your application or mail a photocopy to Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete to be given credit.

The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification.

As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.