Mike Lum
Full-Time Guard
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About
Dedicated and experienced safety professional with over 15 years of experience serving as a City and County Lifeguard with Ocean Safety and at district swimming pools. Proven ability to respond effectively to emergencies, ensure public safety, enforce safety protocols, and work confidently in high-pressure environments.
Holds
Associate of Arts degrees in Welding Technology and Special Education/Liberal Arts. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my extensive safety, leadership, communication, and technical skills while continuing to contribute to a team-oriented organization and the community.
Experience
Full-Time Guard - Salt Lake Pool
(2025-07)
- Teach youth swim lessons.
- Assist with activities related to summer fun.
- Conduct youth summer excursions
- Manage 4-6 employees.
- Assist swimmers with any questions or concerns.
- Respond to rescues/ first aid.
- Maintain operations of the pool.
- Create weekly schedules.
- Manage payroll.
Lifeguard - Kaneohoe District Pool
(2023-05)
Presently, working as a part-time lifeguard. Reduced hours due to returning to school.
- Teach youth swim lessons
- Assist swimmers with any questions or concerns.
- Responding to rescues/ first aid.
- Assisted in maintaining the pool operations.
Full-Time Guard - Kaneohe District Pool
(2018-09 - 2023-05)
- Taught youth swim lessons.
- Assisted with activities related to summer fun.
- Conducted youth summer excursions
- Managed 4-6 employees.
- Assisted swimmers with any questions or concerns.
- Responded to rescues/ first aid.
- Maintained operations of the pool.
- Created weekly schedules.
- Managed payroll.
Lifeguard - Kailua District Pool
(2015-05 - 2018-09)
Worked as a part-time lifeguard. Assisted in managing the Summer Fun youth program hosted by the pool.
- Taught youth swim lessons.
- Participated as an aide in summer fun water activities.
- Watched /guarded lap and free-swim areas..
- Responded to rescues/ first aid needs.
- Fielded questions, complaints, and concerns from swimmers regarding the pool.
- Assisted in managing the Summer Fun Youth Program.
Education
AA - Education/Liberal Arts - Leeward Community College
AA - Welding Technology - Honolulu Community College
