(1) To ensure the safety of swimmers at swimming pools, beaches or water sports centres of this department; (2) To rescue swimmers in distress; (3) To maintain order; and (4) To assist in cleaning work.

(1) possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award and/or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society; (2) possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service (for Contract Full-year Lifeguard only; candidates without valid First Aid Certificate may still apply for Seasonal Lifeguard); (3) attain a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; (4) pass the swimming and trade tests; and (5) pass an eyesight test and the Ishihara's Test. [Notes: (i) Candidates who possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award only will be deployed to work at swimming pools of LCSD; those possessing a valid Beach Lifeguard Award only will be deployed to work at beaches or water sports centres of LCSD. Candidates who possess both valid Pool Lifeguard Award and Beach Lifeguard Award may be deployed to work at any aquatic venues at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs. (ii) Seasonal Lifeguards who possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service throughout the whole contract period as determined by this department (on a single contract basis) may be granted an additional amount of HK$300 per month as part of his/her salary during the whole contract period as determined by this department. To be eligible for additional pay as specified above, selected candidates who are offered an appointment as Seasonal Lifeguards must present the true copy of valid First Aid Certificate, prior to their signing of a contract with the department, and that the remaining valid period (calculated from the effective day of the contract) of that First Aid Certificate must be longer than or equivalent to the designated contract period as prescribed by the department (iii) Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English languages proficiency of (3) above may also apply. There will be assessments of Chinese and English languages proficiency during the interview. (iv) An applicant's visual acuity should be at least 6/60, i.e. myopia not exceeding roughly 300 degrees. Wearing of plastic corrective lens and goggles with appropriate prescription while on duty is mandatory unless candidates have unaided good eyesight for lifesaving duties.]? Note: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is inviting applications for the position of Contract Lifeguard. Contract Lifeguards will be required to perform lifesaving duties at any public swimming pools, beaches or water sports centres of the LCSD for normally two years (for Contract Full-year Lifeguard) or from mid-March to October during the swimming season (for Seasonal Lifeguard). Applicants will be appointed as Contract Full-year Lifeguard or Seasonal Lifeguard on the basis of merit subject to availability of the full-year posts as determined by operational needs. The conditioned working hours of a Contract Lifeguard are 45 hours net per week and seven and a half hours per day (excluding meal breaks). The incumbents are required to work shifts during the period from 6:15 am to 10:15 pm according to supervisors’ arrangements or to work overtime. They are also required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Appointed full-time Contract Lifeguards who fully meet the prescribed entry requirements, and terms and conditions of appointment may receive a salary plus end-of-contract gratuity (including additional end-of contract gratuity for subsiding lifeguard award fees) amounting to around HK$24,500 per month or more. For details, please see the following terms and conditions.
Terms of Appointment: Successful applicants will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of normally two years (for Contract Full-year Lifeguard) or from mid-March to October during the swimming season (for Seasonal Lifeguard).

Contract Full-year Lifeguard: HK$20,800/month (with Pool Lifeguard Award) HK$21,800/month (with Beach Lifeguard Award) HK$21,840/month (with Pool and Beach Lifeguard Awards) Seasonal Lifeguard (2023): HK$20,500/month (Swimming Pools) HK$21,500/month (Beaches/Water Sports Centres)
Fringe Benefits For details, please see the appendix.

(1) Completed application form together with photocopies of relevant lifesaving awards (Pool Lifeguard Award and/or Beach Lifeguard Award or above) and First Aid Certificate should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date for applications. Please specify on the envelope "Application for Contract Lifeguard". (2) Application forms [G.F. 340(Rev.3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from Civil Service Bureau's web site . (3) Applicants should ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting so as to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post. (4) Applications which are incomplete, late, submitted by fax or email, not duly signed by the applicants, or not made in the prescribed form will not be considered. Applicants who are invited for selection interview/trade tests will normally receive an invitation in about four to ten weeks from the closing date for applications. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for selection interview/trade tests may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.