Lifeguard

The Position

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping others? Looking to gain work experience and learn new skills?

If so, the City of Ontario invites you to spend your time with us by becoming a Lifeguard. The Recreation & Community Services department is now seeking enthusiastic individuals to staff its five (5) aquatic facilities located throughout the City. Lifeguards are responsible for observing swimmers to ensure safety and enforcing rules to guard lives and prevent accidents.

This is a part-time position in the City's year-round aquatics program. The work schedule is determined by availability, operating hours, and the incumbent's skill level in the position. Part-time/temporary positions are scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and are not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.

Recreation & Community Services Department

The City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group in the City of Ontario. Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council's goal to provide enhanced recreational, educational, and cultural activities to the community.

The Department operates six community centers, a senior center, provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and oversees the management of a municipal golf course.

The Recreation & Community Services Department is growing! In the next couple of years,the Department will oversee the development of a 150+ acre premiereregionalsports complex; the building of the first phase (approximately 130 acres) of the Grand Park in Ontario Ranch; enhancing park amenities throughout the

City; and putting plans in place to add new community centers throughout the City.

The mission statement of the Recreation & Community Services Department is to enhance community value through diverse opportunities, personal growth and healthy lifestyles by providing quality and affordable programs and services. The vision statement of the Recreation & Community Services Department is to be the leaders in building a healthy community through memorable experiences; connecting people to recreation. The Priority Values of the Recreation & Community Services Department include the following:

• Fun:Be enthusiastic, love what you do, and make it enjoyable for all.

• Integrity:We make ethical behavior the foundation of all actions.

• Teamwork:We take seriously our obligations to empower every person to achieve more by making opportunities available for personal growth.

• Innovation:We achieve continuous improvement by taking risk, welcoming new ideas, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

• Diversity:We welcome and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.

• Commitment:We are passionate in delivering superior service to both our internal and external customers; taking pride in positively influencing their lives.

• Wellness: We strive to provide an environment that promotes overall health to every individual.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community.

The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 FTE diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City's 2023 State of the City:

2023 State of the City(Video link)

Ontario Plan(The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

Smart Ontario(Information about recent City projects)

Downtown Ontario(What to do in Downtown Ontario)

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Lifeguard include the following:

• Assists with aquatic activities related to recreation programs.

• Guards during recreational swim programs, including observing swimmers in the pool and surrounding area and providing emergency response, as needed.

• Assists with inspecting facilities and equipment for safety, maintenance, and cleanliness and ensures compliance with administrative and safety policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Maintains accurate records and recports.

• Performs general maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age at time of appointment (hire).

NOTE: All candidates appointed to this position who are under the age of 18 and have not graduated from high school will be required to obtain a work permit by the date of their new hire orientation.

Desirable

Valid American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid for the professional rescueror equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications and Training

Ability to obtain valid American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid for the professional rescuer or equivalent within three (3) months of employment.

Special Requirements

Ability to work various schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed within a public swimming pool environment where stamina is needed to perform moderate to heavy lifting and to stay in the pool for prolonged periods of time.

Environmental Demands

Work is primarily performed outdoors in a pool environment with wet and slippery conditions; incumbents are exposed to variable weather conditions and may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids rendering first aid and CPR.

NOTE:If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in an assessment process, which will include an interview and swim test. Assessment dates and additional details regarding the assessment process will be provided at a later date. All potential hires are required to pass a fingerprint review, pre-employment physical examination and TB test.

Supplemental Information

Lifeguard Training

The City of Ontario provides Lifeguard Training courses to assist you on your way to becoming an aquatic professional.

Successful completion of water safety courses and all required tests does not guarantee employment with the City of Ontario; however, completion of requirements is necessary for successful eligibility for this position.

Participants must be 15 years old before the final class session, be able to swim 300 yards with a combination of breaststroke and front crawl and pick up a 10-pound brick from a depth of 7 feet and swim 25 yards with it. Attendance at all classes is required - NO EXCEPTIONS! Participants receive access to the online instruction upon enrollment in the Lifeguard Training course and are required to pass all modules and submit completion to the Instructor prior to the final exam.

Classes are offered by the City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department on a variety of dates. For more information on these classes please visit the City of Ontario website at www.ontarioca.gov/Registration or call (909) 395-2513.

Fee Reimbursement

Candidates who are successfully hired into the position of Lifeguard, Instructor Guard, Pool Manager or Senior Pool Manager may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of course registration fees up to $200 for the Lifeguard course and $300 for the Water Safety Instructor course. Reimbursements will be refunded to the original payee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Complete and pass the Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor course.

• Successfully complete any required selection processes and be hired as a Lifeguard, Instructor Guard, Pool Manager or Senior Pool Manager with the City of Ontario.

• Work a minimum of 150 hours.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password.

Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates thatyouqualify for the position.

• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).

• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE:Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation.

Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.