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Department of Parks & Recreation
Aquatic Lifeguard- Contract Employment Application
Deadline to apply:
March 31", 2024
A signed hardcopy of application must be mailed to: Attn: County of Hawaii Aquatics Section
799 Pi'ilani Street
Hilo, Hi 96720
Instructions:
1. Please read the duties summary and minimum qualification requirements. Answer all questions completely and
be sure to sign the application. Print legibly in blue or black ink, only.
2. A copy of your current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification and driver's license must
be attached and submitted by the deadline.
3. A swim and skills test are required prior to employment. This testis pass/fail. The testis as follows:
a. Swim 300 yards continuously, in under 7 minutes demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
b. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
i. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face maybe in or out of the water. Swimming goggles
are not allowed. Surface dive, feet -first, or head -first, to retrieve a 10-pound brick from deep
end.
ii. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both
hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so still able to get a breath.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
c. Lifeguard -specific skills assessment; please bring your lifeguarding hip pack and CPR mask.
4. Failure to complete all steps, including not signing the application, not swim testing, failing the skills assessment,
or not attending pre -employment orientation will result in ineligibility for contract employment.
Check the appropriate box which authorizes you to work in the United States:
❑ Citizen of the United States ❑National of the United States ❑Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
❑ Eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States
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Lifeguarding Cert Expiration:
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Are you at least 18 years of age, as of date of signing? Yes No *ineligible to apply*
Which facility are you applying for*?
Kawamoto Swim Stadium, Pahoa Community Aquatic Center, Kona Community Aquatic Center,
Kohala Pool, Laupahoehoe Pool, Honoka'a Pool, Konawaena Pool
*If interested in more than one, list in order of preference.
Applicants must commit to working for a period of 10 weeks from May 24t"- August 5t", 2024,
schedules vary and may include evenings and weekends.
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
r. 01.2024
Certificate of Applicant:
I hereby certify that I have read and reviewed the duties summary and meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
I hereby certify that all statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the
County of Hawai'i to conduct a criminal history background check pursuant to the attached Request and Release for
Criminal History Record Clearance. I authorize reference checks with all my employers (current and past). I understand
that any misstatements of material facts herein, or an unsatisfactory criminal history check, may cause forfeiture of all
rights to any employment in the service of the County of Hawaii.
Signature: Date:
Education
Graduated from High School?
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Any College? Yes No
If degree received, in which subject?
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County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
r. 01.2024
County of Hawaii
Aquatic Lifeguard- $18.00/hour
Duties Summary:
Independently performs duties at a swimming pool to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist
persons in distress; enforces pool safety regulations; conducts or participates in water safety
instructions, swimming instructions, and other recreational aquatic programs; maintains pool and
pool area; and performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high
school.
License and Certification Requirements (Certificates must be maintained on a current basis):
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate; or
• other current equivalent certification,
• a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate as applicable to the position,
(required for NAS Pool)
• ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by
the possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3), a valid comparable driver's
license, or use of other means of transportation that meets position needs.
Knowledge of:
• Techniques and methods of lifesaving;
• techniques of emergency life support including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation;
• first aid principles and practices;
• artificial respiration;
• methods and practices of filtering and purifying swimming pool water;
• cleaning methods and materials and equipment used; and
• report writing.
Ability to:
• Rescue persons from the water,
• administer first aid and CPR;
• recognize when ill or injured persons require professional medical care;
• prepare clear and concise operational and incident reports;
• enforce regulations;
• conduct and instruct aquatic classes and activities;
• deal tactfully and effectively with the public; and
• read and follow written instructions.
Physical and Health Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition
standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or
without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Special
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
r. 01.2024