Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) - Hickam Beach
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Full Time
Recreion Assistant (Lifeguard) - Hickam Beach
Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installions Command
CNRH Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam N921E; Hickam Harbor
Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropried Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installions Command (CNIC); Navy Region, HI; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Hickam Beach. The incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons the assigned work area; assists with Aquic training, educion, and general support the installion.
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Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropried Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installions Command (CNIC); Navy Region, HI; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Hickam Beach. The incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons the assigned work area; assists with Aquic training, educion, and general support the installion.
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Overview
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Accepting applicions
Posted today
Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Locion
1 vacancy in the following locion:
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
Honolulu, HI
No mching locions found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocion expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$19.19 - $22.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible Scheduled (0-40 hours per week). Ineligible for benefits and paid time off.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel to other facilities on JBPHH for work or training may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupions and job series
0189 Recreion Aid And Assistant
Supervisory stus
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance . The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26126-3
Control number
871282500
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarificion from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualificions section.
Duties
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pool and/or Werfront Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to:
Performs all pool and/or werfront lifeguard responsibilities such as supervising swimmers/prons and their activities, monitoring all nural wer activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules and reporting safety hazards to supervisor, and performing wer rescues as necessary.
Observes and documents conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, wer/chemical conditions, marine life, wind and weher) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous merials when necessary (e.g., floing debris, glass, etc.).
Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscition (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operor or supervisor of chemical imbalances; may adjust chemicals as directed.
Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system. (Werfront only)
Operes rescue vehicles (e.g., PWC rescue craft, prol bos, automobiles), as needed. (Werfront only)
General duties include but are not limited to:
Administers aquic assessment testing and certificion in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
Provides introductory equipment orientions, when needed.
Checks identificion cards for authorized prons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquics Program Manager during emergency situions.
Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquics Program Manager.
Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.
Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment).
Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreion (MWR) regarding the use of Aquic facilities and werfront operions.
Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situions. Notifies management of all emergencies immediely.
Works with hazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals).
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Conditions of employment
Must pass all applicable records and background check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verificion check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must possess and Maintain the Internional Life Saving Federion or Red Cross Werfront certificion
Must possess and Maintain the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent certificion
Must possess and Maintain the Blood Borne Phogens certificion.
Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).
Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment (Werfront only.)
Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4-mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4-mile run).
Must be able to work varied work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid ste driver's license.
Qualificions
Resumes must include informion which demonstres experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they rele to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candide must possess:
1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of pool and werfront safety rules.
Knowledge of the beach environment, marine life, and beach and wer hazard is required for werfront lifeguard positions.
Knowledge of DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies and procedures governing aquic assessment testing and certificions and use of Aquic facilities and werfront operions.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, if applicable.
Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
Skill in and ability to provide training.
Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communicions to perform a safe and efficient rescue operion.
Ability to appropriely identify hazards or hazardous situions and identify a pron's need for assistance immediely.
Ability to act decisively and immediely in any situion which could result in harm to a pron by identifying a pron in distress.
Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on wer safety, facility rules and regulions, and enforce them.
Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
Ability to perform the full range of work leader responsibilities.
Ability to direct the work of subordine staff and appropriely manage conflict.
Ability to schedule work, handle last-minute changes, and evalue performance.
Ability to communice effectively both orally and in writing.
2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under direct supervision of the Aquics Program Manager. Incumbent uses initiive in completing daily/routine assignments and receives general guidance and supervision from Aquics Program Manager. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and through occasional quality checks and inspections.
3. GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of Navy Fitness, Sports & Aquics Support program standards, departmental policies, regulions and Standard Opering Procedures (SOPs), and augmented regulions and procedures issued local level. Generally accepted procedures found in the fitness industry and adopted by reputable aquics organizions used.
4. COMPLEXITY
Work consists of continually evaluing the overall safety and effectiveness of the operion, ensuring the safety of all prons all times. The incumbent may be responsible for a number of prons or groups of prons simultaneously, and must constantly assess possible risk situions, ensure the area is free of preventable hazards, and differentie between prons loud and physical play versus a call for assistance.
5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
Work involves performance of specific routine operions th include few tasks or procedures, but can have a significant impact on the well-being of prons and staff. Duties performed contribute directly to the military community's readiness, physical fitness, morale, and quality of life. The incumbent promotes physical fitness and healthful living, which will have a positive influence in improving the morale, physical and mental wellbeing of all customers.
6. PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with facility prons, recreion co-workers, and other local activity staff. Occasional contacts may include security, police, vendors, Command Fitness Leaders, etc.
7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
The purpose of contacts is to plan, implement, and administer Aquics programs; motive participants; arrange staff assistance; resolve problems; enforce policies and procedures; provide customer service; increase participion; and promote quality of life programs.
8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing and requires prolonged hours in the pool during swim lessons or other activities. Work involves frequent lifting or pulling of pool equipment, cleaning supplies, and program participants. Applicant must be able to maintain physical ability to complete the swim and rescue skill portion of their respective certifying agency. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs independently and objects over 50lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area. May perform work th poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.
9. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in indoor or outdoor aquics facilities. Indoor aquics facilities are subjected to high humidity. Outdoor aquics/werfront facilities are subjected to variable weher conditions.
10. OTHER FACTORS
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid ste driver's license.Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends, and evenings.Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nional Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care Nional Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run).Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment.Six months of experience as a lifeguard is preferred.
Educion
This position does not have a positive educion requirement.
Additional informion
Salary is dependent on experience and/or educion.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installions Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolered, and use of or intoxicion by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentive pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of educion, participe in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon sisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful Nional Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work informion and da and demonstre the highest level of ethical conduct.
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Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
*Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.
*Intermittent / Flexible Scheduled employees are ineligible for benefits and paid time off.
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You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above.
All resumes reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualificion requirements listed in this announcement, and red based on the informion provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) reled to the job requirements. Using the qualificions of the position, a predetermined ring criterion of KSAs used for each resume. Best qualified applicants referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
*Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.
*Intermittent / Flexible Scheduled employees are ineligible for benefits and paid time off.
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required the time of applicion:
Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
Proof of educion/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropried Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority considerion: provide a copy of the notice of separion
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Stion (PCS) orders and a marriage certifice the time of applicion
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documention (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualificions determinion.
How to Apply
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2026 to receive considerion.
To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion.
To preview the Applicion Questionnaire, please click the following link:
It is your responsibility to ensure your applicion package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accure, and submitted by the closing de.
Additional informion on how to complete the online applicion process and submit your online applicion may be found on the
To verify or check the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applicions, your applicion stus and the de it was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, :
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candides will receive considerion without regard to race, color, nional origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic informion, reprisal, marital stus, political affiliion, sexual oriention, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodions to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodion(s) should email their request to ... to ensure proper considerion is given.
Agency contact informion
Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
Phone
...
...
Address
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
Next steps
Using the required qualificions of the position, a standardized ring and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities used to screen and assess each applicion.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your applicion. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your applicion stus updes/changes you notified with a notificion letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact informion changes after the closing de of the announcement. Also, note th if you provide an email address th is inaccure or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communicion th could affect your considerion for this position.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probionary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodion policy
Selective Service
Signure and false stements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The following documents are required the time of applicion:
Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
Proof of educion/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropried Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority considerion: provide a copy of the notice of separion
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Stion (PCS) orders and a marriage certifice the time of applicion
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documention (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualificions determinion.
How to Apply
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2026 to receive considerion.
To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion.
To preview the Applicion Questionnaire, please click the following link:
It is your responsibility to ensure your applicion package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accure, and submitted by the closing de.
Additional informion on how to complete the online applicion process and submit your online applicion may be found on the
To verify or check the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applicions, your applicion stus and the de it was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, :
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candides will receive considerion without regard to race, color, nional origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic informion, reprisal, marital stus, political affiliion, sexual oriention, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodions to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodion(s) should email their request to ... to ensure proper considerion is given.
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Agency contact informion
Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
Phone
...
...
Address
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
Next steps
Using the required qualificions of the position, a standardized ring and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities used to screen and assess each applicion.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your applicion. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your applicion stus updes/changes you notified with a notificion letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact informion changes after the closing de of the announcement. Also, note th if you provide an email address th is inaccure or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communicion th could affect your considerion for this position.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probionary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodion policy
Selective Service
Signure and false stements
Social security number request
Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted today Apply by 06/15/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Honolulu, HI No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $19.19 - $22.50 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Intermittent - Flexible Scheduled (0-40 hours per week). Ineligible for benefits and paid time off. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel to other facilities on JBPHH for work or training may be required. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a and some require a . The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26126-3 Control number 871282500
Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installions Command
CNRH Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam N921E; Hickam Harbor
Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropried Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installions Command (CNIC); Navy Region, HI; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Hickam Beach. The incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons the assigned work area; assists with Aquic training, educion, and general support the installion.
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Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropried Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installions Command (CNIC); Navy Region, HI; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Hickam Beach. The incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons the assigned work area; assists with Aquic training, educion, and general support the installion.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applicions
Posted today
Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Locion
1 vacancy in the following locion:
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
Honolulu, HI
No mching locions found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocion expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$19.19 - $22.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible Scheduled (0-40 hours per week). Ineligible for benefits and paid time off.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel to other facilities on JBPHH for work or training may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupions and job series
0189 Recreion Aid And Assistant
Supervisory stus
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance . The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26126-3
Control number
871282500
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarificion from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualificions section.
Duties
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pool and/or Werfront Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to:
Performs all pool and/or werfront lifeguard responsibilities such as supervising swimmers/prons and their activities, monitoring all nural wer activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules and reporting safety hazards to supervisor, and performing wer rescues as necessary.
Observes and documents conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, wer/chemical conditions, marine life, wind and weher) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous merials when necessary (e.g., floing debris, glass, etc.).
Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscition (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operor or supervisor of chemical imbalances; may adjust chemicals as directed.
Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system. (Werfront only)
Operes rescue vehicles (e.g., PWC rescue craft, prol bos, automobiles), as needed. (Werfront only)
General duties include but are not limited to:
Administers aquic assessment testing and certificion in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
Provides introductory equipment orientions, when needed.
Checks identificion cards for authorized prons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquics Program Manager during emergency situions.
Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquics Program Manager.
Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.
Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment).
Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreion (MWR) regarding the use of Aquic facilities and werfront operions.
Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situions. Notifies management of all emergencies immediely.
Works with hazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals).
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Must pass all applicable records and background check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verificion check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must possess and Maintain the Internional Life Saving Federion or Red Cross Werfront certificion
Must possess and Maintain the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent certificion
Must possess and Maintain the Blood Borne Phogens certificion.
Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).
Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment (Werfront only.)
Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4-mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4-mile run).
Must be able to work varied work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid ste driver's license.
Qualificions
Resumes must include informion which demonstres experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they rele to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candide must possess:
1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of pool and werfront safety rules.
Knowledge of the beach environment, marine life, and beach and wer hazard is required for werfront lifeguard positions.
Knowledge of DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies and procedures governing aquic assessment testing and certificions and use of Aquic facilities and werfront operions.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, if applicable.
Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
Skill in and ability to provide training.
Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communicions to perform a safe and efficient rescue operion.
Ability to appropriely identify hazards or hazardous situions and identify a pron's need for assistance immediely.
Ability to act decisively and immediely in any situion which could result in harm to a pron by identifying a pron in distress.
Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on wer safety, facility rules and regulions, and enforce them.
Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
Ability to perform the full range of work leader responsibilities.
Ability to direct the work of subordine staff and appropriely manage conflict.
Ability to schedule work, handle last-minute changes, and evalue performance.
Ability to communice effectively both orally and in writing.
2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under direct supervision of the Aquics Program Manager. Incumbent uses initiive in completing daily/routine assignments and receives general guidance and supervision from Aquics Program Manager. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and through occasional quality checks and inspections.
3. GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of Navy Fitness, Sports & Aquics Support program standards, departmental policies, regulions and Standard Opering Procedures (SOPs), and augmented regulions and procedures issued local level. Generally accepted procedures found in the fitness industry and adopted by reputable aquics organizions used.
4. COMPLEXITY
Work consists of continually evaluing the overall safety and effectiveness of the operion, ensuring the safety of all prons all times. The incumbent may be responsible for a number of prons or groups of prons simultaneously, and must constantly assess possible risk situions, ensure the area is free of preventable hazards, and differentie between prons loud and physical play versus a call for assistance.
5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
Work involves performance of specific routine operions th include few tasks or procedures, but can have a significant impact on the well-being of prons and staff. Duties performed contribute directly to the military community's readiness, physical fitness, morale, and quality of life. The incumbent promotes physical fitness and healthful living, which will have a positive influence in improving the morale, physical and mental wellbeing of all customers.
6. PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with facility prons, recreion co-workers, and other local activity staff. Occasional contacts may include security, police, vendors, Command Fitness Leaders, etc.
7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
The purpose of contacts is to plan, implement, and administer Aquics programs; motive participants; arrange staff assistance; resolve problems; enforce policies and procedures; provide customer service; increase participion; and promote quality of life programs.
8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing and requires prolonged hours in the pool during swim lessons or other activities. Work involves frequent lifting or pulling of pool equipment, cleaning supplies, and program participants. Applicant must be able to maintain physical ability to complete the swim and rescue skill portion of their respective certifying agency. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs independently and objects over 50lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area. May perform work th poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.
9. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in indoor or outdoor aquics facilities. Indoor aquics facilities are subjected to high humidity. Outdoor aquics/werfront facilities are subjected to variable weher conditions.
10. OTHER FACTORS
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid ste driver's license.Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends, and evenings.Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous merials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nional Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care Nional Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run).Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment.Six months of experience as a lifeguard is preferred.
Educion
This position does not have a positive educion requirement.
Additional informion
Salary is dependent on experience and/or educion.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installions Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolered, and use of or intoxicion by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentive pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of educion, participe in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon sisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful Nional Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work informion and da and demonstre the highest level of ethical conduct.
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Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution.
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*Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.
*Intermittent / Flexible Scheduled employees are ineligible for benefits and paid time off.
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All resumes reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualificion requirements listed in this announcement, and red based on the informion provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) reled to the job requirements. Using the qualificions of the position, a predetermined ring criterion of KSAs used for each resume. Best qualified applicants referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
*Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.
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The following documents are required the time of applicion:
Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
Proof of educion/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropried Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority considerion: provide a copy of the notice of separion
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Stion (PCS) orders and a marriage certifice the time of applicion
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documention (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualificions determinion.
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2026 to receive considerion.
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It is your responsibility to ensure your applicion package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accure, and submitted by the closing de.
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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candides will receive considerion without regard to race, color, nional origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic informion, reprisal, marital stus, political affiliion, sexual oriention, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodions to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodion(s) should email their request to ... to ensure proper considerion is given.
Agency contact informion
Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
Phone
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...
Address
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
Next steps
Using the required qualificions of the position, a standardized ring and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities used to screen and assess each applicion.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your applicion. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your applicion stus updes/changes you notified with a notificion letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact informion changes after the closing de of the announcement. Also, note th if you provide an email address th is inaccure or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communicion th could affect your considerion for this position.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Financial suitability
New employee probionary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodion policy
Selective Service
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required the time of applicion:
Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
Proof of educion/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropried Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority considerion: provide a copy of the notice of separion
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Stion (PCS) orders and a marriage certifice the time of applicion
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documention (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualificions determinion.
How to Apply
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2026 to receive considerion.
To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion.
To preview the Applicion Questionnaire, please click the following link:
It is your responsibility to ensure your applicion package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accure, and submitted by the closing de.
Additional informion on how to complete the online applicion process and submit your online applicion may be found on the
To verify or check the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applicions, your applicion stus and the de it was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, :
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candides will receive considerion without regard to race, color, nional origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic informion, reprisal, marital stus, political affiliion, sexual oriention, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodions to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodion(s) should email their request to ... to ensure proper considerion is given.
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Agency contact informion
Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
Phone
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...
Address
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
Next steps
Using the required qualificions of the position, a standardized ring and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities used to screen and assess each applicion.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your applicion. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your applicion stus updes/changes you notified with a notificion letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact informion changes after the closing de of the announcement. Also, note th if you provide an email address th is inaccure or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communicion th could affect your considerion for this position.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probionary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodion policy
Selective Service
Signure and false stements
Social security number request
Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted today Apply by 06/15/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Honolulu, HI No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $19.19 - $22.50 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Intermittent - Flexible Scheduled (0-40 hours per week). Ineligible for benefits and paid time off. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel to other facilities on JBPHH for work or training may be required. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a and some require a . The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26126-3 Control number 871282500
Job ID: 523673095
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2026
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