• (1)To ensure the safety of swimmers at swimming pools and beaches of this department;
• (2)To rescue swimmers in distress;
• (3)To maintain order; and
• (4)To assist in cleaning work.

Candidates should :

• (1)possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society ;
• (2)preferably possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service ;
• (3)attained 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.)

• 1.Priority will be given to candidates who can work in Hong Kong East, Hong Kong South, Kowloon East and Islands Districts;
• 2.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.]