Contract Full-year Lifeguard: 

HK$22,400 per month (with Pool Lifeguard Award)

HK$23,400 per month (with Beach Lifeguard Award)

HK$23,500 per month (with both Pool Lifeguard Award and Beach Lifeguard Award)

Seasonal Lifeguard (2025 Swimming Season) :

HK$22,100 per month (Swimming Pools)

Candidates should:

(1) possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award and/or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society (Note: The Hong Kong Life Saving Society (HKLSS) was renamed as the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society with effect from October 2023.  As advised by the HKLSS, the name of ‘The Hong Kong Life Saving Society’ on all lifesaving certificates will be valid and remain unchanged until further notice.);

(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 any swimming pools of LCSD; those possessing a valid Beach Lifeguard Award only will be deployed to work at any 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.]

(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.

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.

Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance. 

(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 (if applicable) 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.7/2023)] 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 (https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/application/331.html).

(3) For applications sent by post, the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application.  To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting.  Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate.  Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage.

(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 (by email of by post) in about four to ten weeks from the closing date for applications.  This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances or when a large number of applications are received.  Those who are not invited for selection interview/trade tests may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

[Note: The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.]

Ming Pao: 21, 28 March & 4 April 2025

Job Market: 25 March 2025

Recruit: 28 March 2025

AM730 : 27 March 2025

Headline Daily : 24 March & 2 April 2025