[Gov] Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme Recruitment Day (2027 swimming season) Post 2 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Beach Lifeguard Award)

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

Full-time SLG(B/WSC)
(1) To ensure the safety of swimmers at public beaches, water sports centres or aquatic venues 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) Open Water Rescue Basic Certificate;
(2) Canoe Rescue Award; and
(3) Beach 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(B/WSC), 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(B/WSC) and completed the whole contract period of full-time SLG(B/WSC) 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(B/WSC) 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(B/WSC) to the satisfaction of the LCSD.

Salary
During the training period, Trainees will be remunerated with a monthly allowance of HK$17,230.

Full-time SLG(B/WSC)
Full-time SLG(B/WSC) of the 2026 swimming season are remunerated with the monthly salary of HK$23,100 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 2027 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 beaches, water sports centres or other aquatic venues at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs. The total hours of training and work are around 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(B/WSC)
The conditioned working hours of a full-time SLG(B/WSC) 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 7:45 am to 7:15 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.

Candidates must:
(1) possess a Pool Lifeguard Award or above issued by the HKLSS with validity up to
31 October 2027 or beyond (applicants possessing a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service are preferable);
(2) have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese Language equivalent to Primary 6 standard, and be able to communicate in and read simple English; or have attained a level of proficiency in English Language equivalent to Primary 6 standard, and be able to communicate in simple Cantonese/ Chinese and read simple Chinese;
(3) 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); and
(4) pass a selection interview.

[Notes:
(1) Applicants will not be considered if they possess a valid 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 (2) 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(B/WSC). He/she will be remunerated at a salary of a full-time SLG(B/WSC) from the date of appointment.
(5) Applicants who possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service throughout the whole contract period of full-time SLG(B/WSC) 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(B/WSC) (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(B/WSC) 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(B/WSC)) 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.]

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

Training will normally begin in the first quarter of 2027 (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 SLG(B/WSC) after the end of the training. On appointment, they are required to perform lifesaving and related duties at any public beaches, water sports centres or aquatic venues as deployed by the LCSD throughout the 2027 swimming season.

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

Successful full-time SLG(B/WSC) will be appointed on NCSC terms.

For details, please see the Appendix.

Recruitment Date: 13 October and 20 October 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Venue: Kowloon Park Swimming Pool, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

(1) Applicants should bring along with them the duly completed application form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)); a recent personal photo; the original of their Hong Kong Identity Card; the original and photocopies of their relevant supporting documents of academic qualifications; valid lifesaving award (Pool Lifeguard Award or above); and log book (photocopy of the log book should include personal particulars and examination records). Please attend the interview on the dates and times, and at the venue as specified above. Limited interview quotas will be allocated on a “first-come, first-served” basis. If there are a large number of applicants, the Department will arrange interviews on the same day as far as possible, or on another day.

Applicants who cannot present the above-mentioned documentary proof on the Recruitment Day or do not meet the entry requirements of the “Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme” will NOT be arranged to take part in the interview.

(2) Application Forms (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)) are obtainable from any 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).

(3) Each applicant can apply for ONE post only. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(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.