Artisan(Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre)

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.]

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.]

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.]

 

The completed application form together with copies of i)valid Beach Lifeguard Award, ii)valid First Aid Certificate, and iii)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 valid Local Certificate of Competency for Government Vessels; or valid local Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate of Competency or above or equivalent and iv)transcripts/certificates of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority should be forwarded in person or by post to the Appointments and Establishment Unit, Leisure Services Branch Support Section, 7/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N. T., Hong Kong not later than 24 October 2024 (before 5:30p.m. for applications submitted in person). Please specify clearly “Application for the post of Artisan (Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre)” on the envelope. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting.  Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. Applications which are incomplete, late, submitted by fax or email, not duly signed by the applicants, or not made in the prescribed form will not be processed.

 

Candidates who hold academic qualifications obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority are not required to submit photocopies of the official transcripts and certificates at this stage of application.

 

Candidates who apply online should submit copies of i)valid Beach Lifeguard Award, ii)valid First Aid Certificate, iii)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 valid Local Certificate of Competency for Government Vessels; or valid local Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate of Competency or above or equivalent and iv)official transcripts/certificates of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority in person or by post to the enquiry address within one week after the close of application period, and quote the online application number on the envelope and the copies of supporting documents.  If candidates who apply online fail to provide supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered.

 

All candidates who are invited for selection interview and trade test will be required to produce the original copies of i)valid Beach Lifeguard Award, ii)valid First Aid Certificate, iii)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 valid Local Certificate of Competency for Government Vessels; or valid local Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate of Competency or above or equivalent and iv)the official transcripts and certificates of local/non-local academic qualifications for verification, and photocopies for record purposes (applicable to those of which photocopies are not required when applications are submitted).  The application will be deemed unsuccessful if any applicant fails to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification.

[Notes: 

(i)Candidates should state clearly in their applications details of the qualifications in lifesaving and first aid and working experience;

(ii)Candidates should also state clearly in their applications full record of academic attainments and employment as shortlisting criteria may be applied for selecting qualified candidates to selection interview and trade test; 

(iii)If an applicant concurrently applies for both the Artisan(Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) and Artisan(Beach/Swimming Pool) posts, the trade tests of the posts concerned will be jointly conducted, i.e. qualified applicants after initial vetting will be invited to attend only one common trade test, but separate selection interviews for the posts concerned; and

(iv)Candidates working in the Leisure and Cultural Services Department should state clearly in the applications their present rank and posting.]

 

Candidates who are selected for selection interview and trade test will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about four to ten weeks from the closing date for applications. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances or when a large number of applications are received. Those who are not invited for trade test and selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. 

Appointments and Establishment Unit

Leisure Services Branch Support Section

7/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters

1 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong

Ming Pao: 4, 11 and 18 October 2024

Recruit : 4 and 18 October 2024