Lifeguard (Full-Time)

About the role

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus is hiring Regular, Full-Time Lifeguards to support its students in various huakaʻi (excursions), events, and activities. In this vital role, you’ll help create a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning space for our haumāna, whether on or off campus for huakaʻi, events, and activities.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Maintains pool water chemistry and supervises off-campus, aquatics field trips.

Requirements

• Minimum 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.
• Knowledge and ability to render first aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding areas.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• First aid and CPR knowledge.
• Water safety evaluation and management.
• Swimming instruction and teaching.
• Emergency response and rescue techniques.
• Chemistry and water testing knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs. At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Pay

Work Year Pay Range 20.73 - 27.48 Hourly Compensation

Schedule

Frequent exposure to high humidity, sun and/or windy conditions. Occasional exposure to unstable ground when offsite at ocean, pond or river.