Lifeguard (Temporary)

Job Posting Title Lifeguard (Temporary) Employee Type Various Recruiting Start Date 09-17-2026 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! The Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus Athletics department is seeking lifeguards to join their team! These are temporary positions for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. 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…