Lifeguard *Revised

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 aquatic facilities located throughout the City. Lifeguards are responsible for observing swimmers to ensure safety and enforcing rules to guard lives and prevent accidents.

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

• 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 reports.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to establish, foster, and maintain positive, harmonious working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.

• Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid for the professional rescuer or equivalent

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.

• Must be at least 15 years of age at time of appointment (hire).
• Ability to work various schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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.

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.

• Lifeguard Training
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• First Aid for the Professional Rescuer

If you do not already possess the required certifications above, the City of Ontario provides Lifeguard Training courses to assist you on your way to becoming an aquatic professional.

NOTE:

Successful completion of water safety courses and all required tests does not guarantee employment with the City of Ontario.

• Be 15 years old prior to the final class session
• Ability to swim 300 yards with a combination of breaststroke and front crawl
• Ability to pick up a 10‑pound brick from a depth of 7 feet and swim 25 yards with it
• Attend all classes – 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…