The Position

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Pool Manager include the following:

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  Supervises aquatic activities at a neighborhood swimming pool for the recreation program including swim lessons, recreational swim, swim team, and other related activities.
• Supervises and evaluates a small number of subordinate staff.
• Instructs a variety of lessons and leads events.
• Plans and directs a continuing aquatic safety program.
• Inspects facility for safety and maintenance.
• May assist with in-service training.
• Maintains records.
• Assists in promotion of activities.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Experience

One year of part-time aquatics experience.

Desirable

Ability to organize and conduct various age groups in swimming for beginning through advanced skill levels.
Knowledge of recreation and its application to individual and group behavior with particular emphasis on aquatic programming.
Two years of part-time aquatics experience.
Leadership abilities.

Licenses, Certifications and Training

At time of appointment (hire), applicant must possess the following American Red Cross certifications:

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  Lifeguard Training
• Water Safety Instructor certification (WSI)

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 are necessary for successful eligibility for this position.

Participants must be 16 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 module 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.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Training

The City of Ontario provides WSI 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 are necessary for successful eligibility for this position.

Participants must be 16 years old before the final class, be able to swim Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke and Butterfly for 25 yards, and tread for 1 minute. Attendance at all classes is required - NO EXCEPTIONS! Participants receive a class syllabus with confirmed dates and times upon enrolling in the class.

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.

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  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 that you qualify 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.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are under the Part-Time Compensation and Benefits Profile.