What Jobs are available for Aquatics Manager in Hong Kong?

Salary: The pay scale of Artisan (Beach/Swimming Pool) is from Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($19,535 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 ($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 and Pool Lifeguard Award from Hong Kong China Life Saving Society;

(d) a valid First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross, or Auxiliary Medical Service;

(e) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard;

(f) passed a trade test; 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) The Hong Kong Life Saving Society (HKLSS, the abbreviation "HKLSS" remains unchanged) was renamed as Hong Kong China Life Saving Society with effect from October 2023. As advised by HKLSS, the name of "The Hong Kong Life Saving Society" on all lifesaving certificates will be valid and remain unchanged until further notice.

(iii) Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English Languages proficiency of (e) above may also apply but they will be required to pass the assessments of Chinese and English languages proficiency during the selection interview.

(iv) The Beach Lifeguard Award and Pool Lifeguard Award should be obtained or reassessed by HKLSS within the preceding three years at the date of appointment.

(v) Exceptionally, candidates without a valid First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association / Hong Kong Red Cross / Auxiliary Medical Service may be appointed subject to 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 candidates to attend the examinations leading to the required qualifications.

(vi) 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. )

Duties:

An Artisan (Beach/Swimming Pool) is mainly deployed on -

(a) performing lifesaving duties;

(b) performing first aid duties;

(c) assisting in law enforcement and maintenance of order;

(d) assisting in cleansing work; and

(e) performing winter work duties.

(Notes: Successful candidates should note that they are -

(i) required to work 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks) and they may be required to perform shift duties and work irregular hours;

(ii) subject to posting and transfer, and required to work in remote areas (including outlying islands) at the discretion of the Head of Grade/Department;

(iii) required to undergo in-service training and periodic reassessment of lifesaving and first aid skills;

(iv) required to wear uniform; and

(v) required to wear plastic corrective lens and goggles with appropriate prescription while on duty unless the officers have unaided good eyesight for lifesaving duties.)

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.

How to Apply:

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 ).

The completed application form together with copies of (i) valid Beach Lifeguard Award, (ii) valid Pool Lifeguard Award, (iii) valid First Aid Certificate and (iv) transcripts/certificates of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority submitted in person or by post should reach the Appointments and Establishment Unit, Leisure Services Branch Support Section, 7/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N. T., Hong Kong not later than 9 October 2025 (before 5:30p.m. for applications submitted in person).

Please specify clearly "Application for the post of Artisan(Beach/Swimming Pool)" 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.

Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau's website ), and submit copies of the above-mentioned documents (i.e. (i) valid Beach Lifeguard Award, (ii) valid Pool Lifeguard Award, (iii) valid First Aid Certificate and (iv) 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 contact address, or by email to ar-, within one week after the close of application period (i.e. on or before 16 October 2025), and quote the online application number on the envelope/ in the email subject and every page of the copies of supporting documents. If applicants who apply online fail to provide supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered.

Candidates who hold academic qualifications awarded by local 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 are invited for selection interview and trade tests will be required to produce the original copies of (i) valid Beach Lifeguard Award, (ii) valid Pool Lifeguard Award, (iii) valid First Aid Certificate and (iv) the official transcripts and certificates of local/ non-local academic qualifications for verification, as well as photocopies for record purposes (applicable to those of which photocopies are not required when applications are submitted). The application will not be considered if any candidate 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 tests;

(iii) If an applicant concurrently applies for both the Artisan(Beach/Swimming Pool) and Artisan(Lifeguard at Water Sports Centre) 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 tests 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 selection interview and trade tests may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry Address:

Appointments and Establishment Unit, Support Section, Leisure Services Branch, 7/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Enquiry Telephone:

Closing Date for Application: 9 October 2025

Newspaper Advertised and Date(s):

Ming Pao: 19, 26 September and 3 October 2025

Recruit: 19 September and 3 October 2025

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) Information on civil service vacancies contained in this column is also available on the GovHK on the Internet at

(k) 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.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the pool to ensure the safety of all users and proactively identify and eliminate potential safety hazards
• Take timely rescue actions in the event of water-related accidents
• Provide first aid and sanitization services for individuals in need of emergency care
• Maintain the cleanliness of the swimming pool, check water temperature and quality and record relevant data
• Manage the daily attendance, performance and training of lifeguards

Requirements:

• Diploma or above, graduated in Sports and Leisure Management will be an advantage
• Holder of Pool Lifeguard Certificate and certified First Aider
• 4 years relevant work experience preferably in hospitality industry
• Outgoing, proactive and willing to take up challenges
• Required to work on shift hours including holidays
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Less experience will be considered as Associate Senior Officer – Swimming Pool Safety

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Transportation allowance
• Education allowance
• Free shuttle bus

Working Location: Discovery Bay

We offer competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits including discretionary bonus, transportation allowance, annual leave, birthday leave, duty meal, medical and dental coverage and Top-up MPF scheme. We value our employees' career development and provide them with a variety of internal and external training opportunities and sponsorship.

Application Methods:

• Email – send your detailed resume and expected salary via clicking "Apply Now"
• WhatsApp –
• Fax –

Applicants not invited for interview within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information will be used solely for recruitment purpose and will be destroyed when the recruitment process is finished. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies, and a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

Responsibilities:Responsible for the daily cleaning of the swimming pool and the range nearby (小學、中學或國際學校泳池),定時清潔男女更衣室、洗手間,清理垃圾

Requirements :Primary 1; 1 year of experience required; Fair Cantonese preferred; Able to read & write simple Chinese

Employment Terms:$70.00 per hour, Fri: 4:00PM-9:00PM,Sat, Sun: 9:00AM-6:00PM, 1 - 3 working days per week, on shift, shift holiday, 5-9 working hours per day

Application Information:Job seekers may contact HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT of STANFORD SWIM SCHOOL

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the pool to ensure the safety of all users and proactively identify and eliminate potential safety hazards
• Take timely rescue actions in the event of water-related accidents
• Provide first aid and sanitization services for individuals in need of emergency care
• Maintain the cleanliness of the swimming pool, check water temperature and quality and record relevant data
• Manage the daily attendance, performance and training of lifeguards

Requirements:

• Diploma or above, graduated in Sports and Leisure Management will be an advantage
• Holder of Pool Lifeguard Certificate and certified First Aider
• 4 years relevant work experience preferably in hospitality industry
• Outgoing, proactive and willing to take up challenges
• Required to work on shift hours including holidays
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Less experience will be considered as Associate Senior Officer – Swimming Pool Safety

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Transportation allowance
• Education allowance
• Free shuttle bus

Working Location: Discovery Bay

We offer competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits including discretionary bonus, transportation allowance, annual leave, birthday leave, duty meal, medical and dental coverage and Top-up MPF scheme. We value our employees' career development and provide them with a variety of internal and external training opportunities and sponsorship.

Application Methods:

• Email – send your detailed resume and expected salary via clicking "Apply Now"
• WhatsApp –
• Fax –

Applicants not invited for interview within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information will be used solely for recruitment purpose and will be destroyed when the recruitment process is finished. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies, and a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.