• (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.

• (1)possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award and/or Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society

(Note: The Hong Kong Life Saving Society (HKCLSS) was renamed as the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society with effect from October 2023. As advised by the HKCLSS, the name of ‘The Hong Kong Life Saving Society’ on all lifesaving certificates will be valid and remain unchanged until further notice.); (2) possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong 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. [Notes: (i) Preference may be given to candidates who possessed lifesaving work experience at public beaches, swimming pools or water sports centres of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. (ii) Candidates who possess a valid Pool Lifeguard Award issued by the HKCLSS only will be deployed to work at any swimming pools of LCSD; those possessing a valid Beach Lifeguard Award issued by the HKCLSS only will be deployed to work at any beaches or water sports centres of LCSD. Candidates who possess both valid Pool Lifeguard Award and Beach Lifeguard Award issued by the HKCLSS may be deployed to work at any aquatic venues at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs. (iii) Full-time Seasonal Lifeguards who possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong 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; Part-time hourly-rated Seasonal Lifeguards who possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong 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 remunerated at HK$115 per hour (swimming pool) or HK$120 per hour (beach or water sports centre) 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 the 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. (iv) 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. (v) 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.]