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

(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) 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 : 1. Priority will be given to candidates who can work in Hong Kong, Kowloon or 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.]