Instructor Guard (Part Time)

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping others? Looking to gain work experience and learn new skills? The Recreation & Community Services Department is now seeking enthusiastic individuals to staff its five (5) 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.

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

Demonstrated exceptional leadership and customer service skills.

Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the qualities of a Five Tool Player - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City’s Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

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.

The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.

Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario’s Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to “encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities.” Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.

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 premiere regional sports complex; the building of the first phase (approximately 130 acres) of the Grand Park in Ontario Ranch; 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; The Priority Values of the Recreation & Community Services Department include the following:

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; 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.

Performs general maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.

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 new hire orientation.

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

Licenses, Certifications, and Training
At the time of application, applicants must possess the following valid American Red Cross certifications:

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

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

A copy of the required certifications listed above MUST be attached to your application in order to be considered. Failure to attach a copy of the required materials may result in disqualification of your application.

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

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

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 or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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