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(1) Seasonal Lifeguard / (2) Contract Full-year Lifeguard

Entry Requirements
(1) possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award and/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.

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.

Selection Procedures
Candidates are required to pass the selection procedures including physical fitness tests, trade tests and selection interviews etc.

Salary
Seasonal Lifeguard (2024 Swimming Season): HK$21,455 to 22,455 per month (depending on deployment to swimming pool, beach, or water sports centre)
Contract Full-year Lifeguard: HK$21,755 to 22,795 per month

Upon satisfactory completion of contract, subject to satisfactory performance and conduct during the contract period, the incumbent is entitled to an end-of-contract gratuity.