Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Training Scheme Recruitment Day (2027 swimming season) Post 2 Combined Seasonal Lifeguard Trainees (Beach Lifeguard Award)

Trainees mainly undergo training in lifesaving and get familiar with the daily operation of beaches for the purpose of acquisition of Beach Lifeguard Award issued by the HKLSS. Full-time SLG(B/WSC) (1) To ensure the safety of swimmers at public beaches, water sports centres or aquatic venues of the LCSD; (2) To rescue drowning swimmers; (3) To maintain order; and (4) To perform cleaning work, etc. Training The LCSD will arrange Trainees to attend related vocational training courses (provided by relevant professional institutions) and sit for professional examinations for attainment of the following lifesaving qualifications during the employment period: (1) Open Water Rescue Basic Certificate; (2) Canoe Rescue Award; and (3) Beach Lifeguard Award. Trainees are required to first pay a deposit of HK$2,500 for attending the training and examinations. To encourage Trainees to successfully acquire lifesaving qualifications and serve as full-time SLG(B/WSC), the deposit will be refunded to those who have successfully completed and passed the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD, accepted the direct appointment as full-time SLG(B/WSC) and completed the whole contract period of full-time SLG(B/WSC) to the satisfaction of the LCSD. On abortion and cancellation of the CSLGTS, the LCSD will refund to the Trainees the amount of deposit that they have paid. The deposit will not be refunded to Trainees who – (1) fail to successfully complete the training and on-site practical training as designated by the LCSD; (2) fail to pass the examinations as designated by the LCSD; (3) do not accept or cannot accept the direct appointment as full-time SLG(B/WSC) after successfully completing and passing the training and examinations as designated by the LCSD; or (4) fail to complete the whole contract period as full-time SLG(B/WSC) to the satisfaction of the LCSD. Salary During the training period, Trainees will be remunerated with a monthly allowance of HK$17,230. Full-time SLG(B/WSC) Full-time SLG(B/WSC) of the 2026 swimming season are remunerated with the monthly salary of HK$23,100 and a gratuity at the rate of 10% to 15% of the total actual salary during the employment period. The monthly salary and terms of appointment to be offered for the 2027 swimming season will be subject to the prevailing contract terms at the time when the offer of appointment is made. Training and Working Hours Trainees are required to receive full-time mode training and examinations of around 100 hours as designated by the LCSD (normally scheduled from Monday to Saturday), the duration will be approximately one month. Trainees are also required to be deployed to work at any public beaches, water sports centres or other aquatic venues at the discretion of the LCSD based on operational needs. The total hours of training and work are around 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks). Trainees may need to work irregular hours, overtime and on shifts (including on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays). Actual training and working hours will be arranged by supervisors. Full-time SLG(B/WSC) The conditioned working hours of a full-time SLG(B/WSC) are 45 hours net per week (i.e. 7.5 hours per day excluding meal breaks). The incumbents are required to work on shifts during the period from 7:45 am to 7:15 pm according to supervisors’ arrangements or to work overtime. They are also required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Actual working hours will be arranged by supervisors.