Pool Manager

About the role

The City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department provides year‑round recreational services and aims to enhance community value through diverse opportunities, personal growth, and healthy lifestyles. The department operates community centers, a senior center, over thirty parks, three dog parks, and a municipal golf course, and is expanding with a new sports complex and additional community centers. Its 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 the leaders in building a healthy community through memorable experiences and connecting people to recreation. Priority values include Fun, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Diversity, Commitment, and Wellness.

Responsibilities

• 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 directs the activities of staff, including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
• Performs lifeguarding and class instruction.
• Plans, directs, and monitors a continuing aquatics safety program.
• Inspects and monitors 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.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Assists in promotion of activities.
• May assist with training and ensuring staff attendance and participation in required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• One year of part‑time aquatics experience.
• At the time of application, possess valid American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguard Training, CPR, First Aid for the professional rescuer (or equivalent) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• Ability to work various schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a recreation setting (desirable).
• Two years