Instructor Guard *Revised

Overview

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 an Instructor/Guard. The Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic individuals to staff its five aquatic facilities located throughout the City. Instructor/Guards assist in pool recreational activities, observe swimmers to ensure safety, and enforce regulations to guard lives and prevent accidents.

The Instructor/Guard position requires additional training beyond that of the Lifeguard position.

The Instructor/Guard 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.

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. 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 department is growing and will oversee development of a regional sports complex and other park enhancements in coming years.

The mission is to enhance community value through diverse opportunities, personal growth and healthy lifestyles by providing quality and affordable programs and services. The vision is to be leaders in building a healthy community through memorable experiences; connecting people to recreation. Priority values include:
Fun, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Diversity, Commitment, Wellness.

• Assists with aquatic activities for the recreation program, including swim lessons, recreational swims, swim teams, and other related activities.
• Instructs classes, proctors swim evaluations, and guards during all aquatic activities, including observing swimmers in the pool and surrounding area and providing emergency response, as necessary.
• 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.

Previous experience as a swim and/or aquatic fitness instructor.

• Valid American Red Cross certifications:
  Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid for the professional rescuer or equivalent
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Proof of successful completion of the above certifications must be attached to your online application. Acceptable forms of proof include photos and/or photocopies of the certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at time of application will result in disqualification.

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment (hire).
• Ability to work various schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• All candidates under age 18 who have not graduated from high school will be required to obtain a work permit by the date of new hire orientation.
• Physical Demands:
  Work is primarily in a public swimming pool environment requiring stamina for moderate to heavy lifting and staying in the pool for extended periods.
• Environmental Demands:
  Outdoor pool environment with wet and slippery conditions; exposure to chlorine and other chemicals; potential exposure to blood and body fluids during first aid and CPR.

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in an assessment process, including an interview and swim test. Assessment dates and details will be provided later. All potential hires are required to pass a fingerprint review and pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis (TB) test.

Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is your first time applying for a position using , you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including all…