Non Civil Servants

Seasonal Lifeguard (2020 Swimming Season) Recruitment Day
Recruitment Date :
4 February 2020 (Victoria Park Swimming Pool) Postponed until further notice
7 February 2020 (Victoria Park Swimming Pool) Postponed until further notice

康樂及文化事務署

Closing Date: 2020-02-07 15:00

Entry Requirements

(1) possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society (Note: Candidates who possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award will be deployed to work only at swimming pools of this department, with a salary of HK$18,560 per month; those possessing a valid Beach Lifeguard Award will be deployed to work at beaches or water sports centres of this department, with a maximum salary of HK$19,560 per month. The salary to be offered is subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.);
(2) preferably possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service (Note : 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 a 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;
(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. (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.)
[Note: 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.]
Remarks

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is inviting applications for the position of Seasonal Lifeguard. The selected candidates will be required to perform lifesaving duties at any public swimming pools, beaches or water sports centres of the LCSD for the swimming season of 2020.
The conditioned working hours of a Seasonal 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.
Appointed full-time Seasonal Lifeguards who fully meet the prescribed entry requirements, and terms and conditions of appointment may receive a salary plus end-of-contract gratuity amounting to around HK$21,690 to 22,840 per month at the maximum.
 

Duties

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(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.

Terms of Appointment

Successful applicants will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms.\r\n

Salary and Fringe Benefits

HK$18,560 to 19,560 per month (depending on deployment to swimming pool, beach, or water sports centre)
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. (if applicable)
(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 interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. (if applicable)
(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 above enquiry address.

How to apply

(1) Applicants should bring along with them the duly completed application form, the original and photocopies of their Hong Kong Identity Card, the original and photocopies of their valid lifesaving award (Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or above) and log book (photocopies of the log book should include personal particulars and record of the examination), the original and photocopies of their valid First Aid Certificate, and attend the trade tests and interview on the following days and time at the designated venues as stated below:
-4 February 2020 (9:00 am or 2:00 pm) (Victoria Park Swimming Pool, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong)
-7 February 2020 (9:00 am or 2:00 pm) (Victoria Park Swimming Pool, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong)
The interview quotas are assigned on a first come first served basis. Additional interviews will be arranged on other dates if necessary. They should also bring along with them a swimming suit (with no floating purpose and do not wear goggles) for the trade tests, candidates who violate the rules will be disqualified.
(2) For those applicants who cannot present the abovementioned documentary proof on the Recruitment Day or do not meet the entry requirements of the position of \"Seasonal Lifeguard\" will NOT be arranged for trade tests and interview.
(3) For those applicants who are under the age of 18 should be accompanied by their parent or guardian in order to attend the trade tests.
(4) Application forms [G.F. 340(Rev.3/2013)] 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 (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

Enquiry

Job No.: 42666
Address: Appointments and Establishment Unit, Support Section, Leisure Services Branch, 7/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.\r\n
Telephone: 2601 8050 或 2601 8040
Closing Date 2020-02-07 15:00
Publish Date 2020-02-03
 

Job Summary

Seasonal Lifeguard (2020 Swimming Season) Recruitment Day
Recruitment Date :
4 February 2020 (Victoria Park Swimming Pool) Postponed until further notice
7 February 2020 (Victoria Park Swimming Pool) Postponed until further notice
康樂及文化事務署
HK$18,560 to 19,560 per month (depending on deployment to swimming pool, beach, or water sports centre)
Telephone: 2601 8050 或 2601 8040
Closing Date: 2020-02-07 15:00