Artisan (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre)

Master Pay Scale Point 5 (HK$19,535 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 (HK$23,585 per month)
Entry Requirements: Candidates should have –
(a) completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent;
(b) visual acuity of 6/60;
(c) a valid Beach Lifeguard Award from the Hong Kong Life Saving Society;
(d) a valid First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service;
(e) (i)a valid Local Certificate of Competency as Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate or above and valid Local Certificate of Competency as Engine Operator Grade 3 Certificate or above; or (ii)a valid Local Certificate of Competency for Government Vessels; or (iii)a valid local Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate of Competency or above or equivalent;
(f) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; and
(g) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law 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 will be required to pass a trade test.
(iii)The Hong Kong Life Saving Society (HKLSS) was renamed as the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society with effect from October 2023. As advised by the HKLSS, the name of “The Hong Kong Life Saving Society” on all lifesaving certificates will be valid and remain unchanged until further notice.
(iv)Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English Languages proficiency of (f) above may also apply but they will be required to pass the assessments of Chinese and English Languages proficiency during the selection interview.
(v)The Beach Lifeguard Award should be obtained or reassessed by the HKLSS within the preceding three years at the date of appointment.
(vi)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 their 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.
(vii)All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.]
Note: Application Forms (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)) 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 the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/application/331.html). Applicants may also apply online through the same website.
[Note: The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.]
Duties: An Artisan (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) is mainly deployed on –
(a) performing lifesaving and first aid duties;
(b) assisting in law enforcement and maintenance of order;
(c) patrolling water sports activities areas on rescue boat and watching participants carrying out water sport activities;
(d) directing participants in getting in and out of crafts and towing / launching the crafts into water and taking them out of water and back to the water sports centre;
(e) assisting in issuing and collection of water sports equipment / gears and assuring that they are in good condition before and after use;
(f) cleansing, minor repairs and maintenance of the water sports equipment;
(g) assisting in cleansing work; and
(h) winter work duties.
[Notes: Successful candidates should note that they –
(i)are subject to posting and transfer and required to work in remote areas (including outlying islands) at the discretion of the Head of Grade / Department;
(ii)required to work 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks);
(iii)are required to undergo in-service training and periodic assessment of lifesaving and first aid skills;
(iv)are required to wear uniform;
(v)are required to wear plastic corrective lens and goggles with appropriate prescription while on duty unless appointees have unaided good eyesight for lifesaving duties; and
(vi)may be required to perform shift duties and work irregular hours.]
Terms of Appointment: A successful candidate will be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, the officer may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.
General Notes: (a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) 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.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) 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.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) 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.
(h) 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 further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(i) 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 below contact address.
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

Civil Service Bureau