申請人須– (1) 具備最少達6/60的視覺敏銳度； (2) 具備小學六年級或同等學歷； (3) 具備達小學六年級水平的中英文程度； (4) 持有香港拯溺總會頒發的有效沙灘救生章及泳池救生章； (5) 持有聖約翰救傷會、香港紅十字會或醫療輔助隊頒發的有效急救證書；及 (6) 通過部門安排的技能測試。 [註： (i) 申請人如未能提供上述（3）項的中英文語文能力證明文件亦可申請。遴選面試中將有中英文語文能力的評核。 (ii) 申請人所持有的沙灘救生章及泳池救生章須在聘用日期前三年內由香港拯溺總會頒發或重新評核。 (iii) 在特殊情況下，申請人即使沒有聖約翰救傷會／香港紅十字會／醫療輔助隊頒發的有效急救證書，也可獲得聘用。不過，獲取錄者須在受聘後三個月內，自費考獲有效的急救證書，否則可能會被解僱。在特殊情況下，上述指定時間或會延長，以便有關人員參加考試以獲取所需資格。]

Candidates should have - (a) a minimum visual acuity of 6/60; (b) a minimum education standard of Primary 6, or equivalent; (c) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; (d) a valid Beach Lifeguard Award and a valid Pool Lifeguard Award from the Hong Kong Life Saving Society; (e) a valid First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service; and (f) passed the departmental trade test. [Note : (i) Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English Languages proficiency of (c) above may also apply. There will be assessments of Chinese and English Languages proficiency during the selection interview. (ii) The Beach Lifeguard Award and Pool Lifeguard Award should be obtained or reassessed by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society within the three years before the date of appointment. (iii) Exceptionally, candidates without First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association / Hong Kong Red Cross / Auxiliary Medical Service may be appointed subject to their obtaining a valid First Aid Certificate at own cost within three months from the date of appointment, failing which their service may be terminated. In exceptional cases, the period specified above may be extended to allow the staff to attend the examinations leading to the required qualifications.]