Job Number:

48431

Department:

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Job Title:

Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme (2025 swimming season)
Post 1 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Pool Lifeguard Award)

Salary:

Allowance: HK$15,080

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must:
(1) have attained a level of proficiency in the Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard;
(2) pass an eyesight test and the Ishihara’s Test for colour-blindness without wearing any assistive eyesight equipment (including contact lenses) (A candidate’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);
(3) pass a swimming test by swimming 50 metres forward within one minute in any style without wearing swimming goggles;
(4) pass a selection interview.

[Notes:
(1) Applicants will not be considered if they possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the HKLSS on the closing date of application.
(2) The Hong Kong Life Saving Society 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.
(3) Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English languages proficiency requirement in (1) above may also apply. There will be assessment of Chinese and English languages proficiency during the interview.
(4) Trainees who can successfully complete and pass the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD will be directly appointed as a full-time SLG(SP). He/she will be remunerated at a salary of a full-time SLG(SP) from the date of appointment.
(5) Applicants 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 of full-time SLG(SP) as determined by the LCSD (on a single contract basis, excluding the training period) may be granted an additional amount of HK$300 per month during the whole contract period of full-time SLG(SP) (excluding the training period) as determined by the LCSD. To be eligible for the additional pay as specified above, selected candidates who are offered an appointment as full-time SLG(SP) must present the original copy of valid First Aid Certificate prior to his/her signing of a contract with the LCSD, and the remaining validity period of that First Aid Certificate (calculated from the effective date of the contract of full-time SLG(SP)) must be longer than or equivalent to the contract period of the full-time SLG(SP) as designated by the LCSD.
(6) The LCSD reserves the rights to modify, abort or cancel the CSLGTS.]

Note:

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is inviting eligible persons to apply for the Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme (CSLGTS). Successful applicants will be employed as Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Pool Lifeguard Award) (“Trainees”) and will undergo full-time training for around one month (“the training period”). Upon successful completion of training and passing the examinations as designated by the LCSD, Trainees will obtain Pool Lifeguard Award issued by the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society (HKLSS). Trainees will also be directly appointed by the LCSD as full-time Seasonal Lifeguard (Swimming Pools) [SLG(SP)] to perform lifesaving and related duties at any public swimming pools of the LCSD during the 2025 swimming season until 31 October 2025 or the end of the swimming season according to operational need.

[Notes: Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme (2025 swimming season) - Leisure Services Branch
Post 1 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Pool Lifeguard Award)
Post 2 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Beach Lifeguard Award)
Post 3 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Pool Lifeguard Award and Beach Lifeguard Award)

Applicant can apply for ONE vacancy only.]

Duties:

Trainees mainly undergo training in lifesaving and get familiar with the daily operation of swimming pools for the purpose of acquisition of Pool Lifeguard Award issued by the HKLSS.

Full-time SLG(SP)
(1) To ensure the safety of swimmers at public swimming pools of the LCSD;
(2) To rescue drowning swimmers;
(3) To maintain order; and
(4) To perform cleaning work, etc.

Training
The LCSD will arrange Trainees to attend related vocational training courses (provided by relevant professional institutions) and sit for professional examinations for attainment of the following lifesaving qualifications during the employment period:

(1) Bronze Medallion;
(2) First Aid;
(3) Aquatic First Aid; and
(4) Pool Lifeguard Award

Trainees are required to first pay a deposit of HK$2,500 for attending the training and examinations. To encourage Trainees to successfully acquire lifesaving qualifications and serve as full-time SLG(SP), the deposit will be refunded to those who have successfully completed and passed the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD, accepted the direct appointment as full-time SLG(SP) and completed the whole contract period of full-time SLG(SP) to the satisfaction of the LCSD.

On abortion and cancellation of the CSLGTS, the LCSD will refund to the Trainees the amount of deposit that they have paid.

The deposit will not be refunded to Trainees who –
(1) fail to successfully complete the training and on-site practical training as designated by the LCSD;
(2) fail to pass the examinations as designated by the LCSD;
(3) do not accept or cannot accept the direct appointment as full-time SLG(SP) after successfully completing and passing the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD; or
(4) fail to complete the whole contract period as full-time SLG(SP) to the satisfaction of the LCSD.

Salary
During the training period, Trainees will be remunerated with a monthly allowance of HK$15,080.

Full-time SLG(SP)
Full-time SLGs(SP) of the 2024 swimming season are remunerated with the monthly salary of HK$21,455 and a gratuity at the rate of 10% to 15% of the total actual salary during the employment period. The monthly salary and terms of appointment to be offered for the 2025 swimming season will be subject to the prevailing contract terms at the time when the offer of appointment is made.

Training and Working Hours
Trainees are required to receive full-time mode training and examinations of around 100 hours as designated by the LCSD (normally scheduled from Monday to Saturday), the duration will be approximately one month. Trainees are also required to be deployed to work at any public swimming pools at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs. The total hours of training and work are 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks). Trainees may need to work irregular hours, overtime and on shifts (including on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays). Actual training and working hours will be arranged by supervisors.

Full-time SLG(SP)
The conditioned working hours of a full-time SLG(SP) are 45 hours net per week (i.e. 7.5 hours per day excluding meal breaks). The incumbents are required to work on 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. Actual working hours will be arranged by supervisors.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract (NCSC) terms.

Training will normally begin in the first quarter of 2025 (actual training period will be subject to contract terms). Trainees who have successfully completed and passed the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD will be directly appointed as full-time SLGs(SP) after the end of the training. On appointment, they are required to perform lifesaving and related duties at any public swimming pools as deployed by the LCSD throughout the 2025 swimming season.

[Note: Successful candidates will be deployed, from time to time, to work at any swimming pools at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs.]

Successful full-time SLGs(SP) will be appointed on NCSC terms.

Fringe Benefits

For details, please see the Appendix.

General Notes:

(1) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(2) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(3) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

(4) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(5) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/ or interview.

(6) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/ she will be invited to attend the selection examination and/ or interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.

(7) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the enquiry address.

How to apply:

(1) Application Forms (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)) are available at the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The form can also be downloaded from the website of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

(2) Completed application forms together with photocopies of relevant supporting documents of academic qualifications submitted in person or by post should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date for applications. Please specify clearly “Application for Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme” and the number of specific post applied for (i.e. Post 1 or Post 2 or Post 3) on the envelope. Applicants should also indicate the number of specific post applied for (i.e. Post 1 or Post 2 or Post 3) under “Title of job applied for” on the first page of the application form. 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. 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.

(3) Each applicant can apply for ONE post only.

(4) Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by post) in about four to six 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 interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:

Appointments and Establishment Unit, Leisure Services Branch, 7/F., Leisure & Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.

Enquiry Telephone:

2601 8713

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

26/09/2024 18:00:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):

Ming Pao Daily : 30 August 2024, 6 September 2024, 13 September 2024 & 20 September 2024
Recruit : 30 August 2024 & 13 September 2024

Attachment：

Appendix_Fringe Benefits_2025- Post 1 SP.pdf

Application via Internet:

Not Applicable

Advertising Date

30/08/2024