Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-2 Job in Honolulu, HI

Vacancy No. WENAFP42612892416SR Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $23.84 to $23.84 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 2/26/2026 Close Date 12/31/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Honolulu, HI


Summary

Serves as a Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) in the Aquatics Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. The first cut-off date will be on 03/05/2026. Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager. This is an open continuous announcement for recruitment needs in 2026. Resumes are valid for 3 months; to remain eligible, you must reapply every 3 months.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Assist with the operation of the pool, oversees the work of assigned lifeguards & monitors compliance with facility policies. Assists with scheduling of employees. Assists with the operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests. Under direction of the pool supervisor, employ safety rules for the protection of the guest. Responsible for life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Ensures maintaining pool and area is clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assist in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required. Issues towels and checks identification as required. Maintains daily logs and records as required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A physical examination may be required
  • Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess and UPLOAD the following certificates when applying:

  1. American Red Cross "Lifeguard" certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification).
  2. American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer" (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification). When facilities use Automated External Defibrillator "AED's" and Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the following is required
  3. American Red Cross "Automated External Defibrillator" (AED) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates AED certification.
  4. Must possess or have the ability to obtain an American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates Oxygen Administration certification within two weeks of employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • This job is open to candidates who live in this commuting area (the Island of Oahu). If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. If you reside outside of the local commuting area, relocation costs will be at your expense.
PCS Costs:
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Allowances and Differentials:
  • This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

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Required Documents

About Your Resume:

  • Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
  • (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

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  • To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume


Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • License
  • DA Form 3433
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # WENAFP42612892416SR.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on12/31/2026 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application.
    • You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
      • Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details
    • You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892416
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2. Manually: A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 PM, Hawaii Standard Time to the Human Resources Office, on the closing date of this announcement.

Agency contact information

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Next steps

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