Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01
Department of the Army
Summary
Serves as a Lifeguard Trainee in the Aquatics Dept. of the Hale Koa Hotel. The first cut-off date will be on 6/11/26. Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager. Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized.
If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered.
Duties
- This is a training position for a certified Lifeguard.
- Those hired for this position will be required to complete the lifeguard training to include the acquisition of all certifications (listed below) within 30 days of employment.
- Those who fail to do so will be released from employment.
- Lifeguarding certifications include:- Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS); American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association Cpr/aed); First Aid.
- Upon completion of mandatory certifications, the incumbent will be noncompetitively reassigned to Recreation Aid (Lifeguard), responsible for lifeguarding guest in attendance at an assigned aquatic facility.
Benefits
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.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- 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.
- Expedite Your Hiring 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.
About this role
The Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01 position with the Department of the Army is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Serves as a Lifeguard Trainee in the Aquatics Dept. The role pays $21.10 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Recreation Aid role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01 position requires. It is graded at NF-01, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01 position with the Department of the Army in Honolulu, Hawaii, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $21.10 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on September 3, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.