Post Vacancies

Candidates should be -

(1) retired Senior Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Senior Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) and Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) who have ceased work in LCSD for not more than three years at the time of close of applications;

(2) retiring Senior Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Senior Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) and Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) on final leave at the time of close of applications; or

(3) retired Senior Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Senior Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) and Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) who might have ceased work in LCSD for more than three years at the time of close of applications but have served as non-civil service contract (NCSC) Seasonal Lifeguards in the last three years at the time of close of applications.

Candidates must meet the following requirements – 

(1) possess at least one year's work experience at public beaches/ water sports centre within 20 years of service immediately before retirement (the final leave period is not counted in the period of three years' work experience) or working for two consecutive swimming seasons as NCSC Seasonal Lifeguard after retirement with not less than 12 months of work experience at public beaches/ water sports centres;

(2) possess a valid Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society; 

(3) possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service;

(4) pass the selection interview as well as swimming and trade tests; 

(5) pass an eyesight test and the Ishihara's Test.  (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.); and

(6) have satisfactory performance and conduct in the most recent three years of service in LCSD.

(1) To ensure the safety of swimmers at 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.

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. 

Upon satisfactory completion of the contract and subject to satisfactory performance and conduct during the contract period, PRSC Seasonal Lifeguard (Beach/Water Sports Centre) may be granted a gratuity as follows:

 

(1) Upon satisfactory completion of the contract and subject to satisfactory performance and conduct during the contract period, PRSC Seasonal Lifeguard (Beach/Water Sports Centre) may be granted a gratuity.  The gratuity payable for the contract will be the sum which, when added to the Government's contribution as required by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (Cap 485), equals to 15% of the total basic salary of substantive office drawn during the period of contract.  According to the “No Double Benefit” rule, those PRSC Seasonal Lifeguards (Beach/Water Sports Centre) who are retiring Senior Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Artisans (Beach/Swimming Pool), Senior Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) and Artisans (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) on final leave will not be entitled to contract gratuity during the overlapping period, i.e. the period when the staff are on final leave and are employed as PRSC Seasonal Lifeguards (Beach/Water Sports Centre), until their formal departure from the civil service.  For pensioners taking up PRSC positions, the payment of their monthly pensions will be suspended under the pension legislation during the period of their PRSC employment, unless and until they have reached the applicable normal or prescribed retirement age specified in the relevant pension legislation.

 

(2) For those who serve a continuous contract for three months or above, and obtain/ revalidate their valid Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society starting from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 or the prescribed contract end date (whichever is earlier), an additional end-of contract gratuity of HK$2,000 will be payable.  [Note: To be eligible for the above additional end-of-contract gratuity, PRSC Seasonal Lifeguard (Beach/Water Sports Centre) must present the true copy of the relevant lifesaving award during contract signing.  The issue date should be between 1 November 2023 and 31 October 2024 or the prescribed contract end date (whichever is earlier).  In any case, the additional end-of-contract gratuity will only be released once for each valid Beach Lifeguard Award or above obtained / revalidated and is capped at HK$2,000.]

(1) Completed application forms together with photocopies of valid lifesaving awards and first aid certificates should reach the enquiry address in person/ by post on or before the closing date.  Please specify on the envelope "Application for PRSC Seasonal Lifeguard (Beach/Water Sports Centre)".  Applications which are incomplete, late, submitted by fax or email, not duly signed, or not made in the prescribed form will not be considered. 

(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 the Civil Service Bureau's web site (https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/application/331.html).

(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) Candidates who are selected for interview/ trade tests will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in 4-6 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.

 

[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.]