[Gov] Temporary Swimming Programme Assistant

Duties
(a) To assist in the planning, promotion and organisation of swimming courses and programmes;
(b) To assist in the recruitment of swimming instructors and relevant part-time staff;
(c) To assist in supervising swimming instructors and relevant part-time staff for teaching in swimming courses and running programmes;
(d) To provide support services for swimming courses and programmes, such as hiring of facilities, swimming pools or swimming lanes, liaising with swimming instructors and trainees, arranging for the equipment and materials to be used in the courses and programmes, collecting fees and handling other routine administrative duties, etc.; and
(e) To answer enquiries and handle complaints.

Working Hours
The incumbents will be required to work 45 hours (excluding meal breaks) per week. They are also required to work shifts during the period from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. or to work overtime according to supervisors’ arrangements. They are also required to work shifts on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Applicants should have:
(a) completed secondary 5, or equivalent; and met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (i)], or equivalent; preferably with Level 2 or equivalent or above in Physical Education in HKDSEE or HKCEE;
(b) at least one year full-time working experience after obtaining the academic qualification mentioned at Item (a) above [preferably with experience in organisation of recreational and sports activities (especially swimming classes) and/ or staff management]; and
(c) a good knowledge in the use of general computer software (including Microsoft Word and Excel) and Chinese and English typing skills.

[Note:
(i) For non-civil service contract appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in previous HKCEE are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ and ‘Level 2’ respectively in the same subjects in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
*(ii) Those who possess the academic qualification in Item (a) above but without the working experience in Item (b) above or without the supporting documents of the working experience may also apply. The monthly salary of the successful applicants, if offered the appointment, will be adjusted to HK$15,750.]

Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms.

Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/ paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

(1) Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) by application deadline at 11:59 p.m. on 29 October 2026.
(2) Applications which are submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
(3) Candidates should state in detail in the online application forms their academic qualifications and employment records with post title and detailed description of duties. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
(4) 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. For those candidates who fail to provide the supporting documents, their applications will not be considered (Please refer to Point 5 in “How to Apply” as listed below for details).
(5) Candidates should submit copies of relevant supporting documents of academic qualifications and employment records by mail to the contact address or e-mail to lsaet1@lcsd.gov.hk by the application deadline (11:59 p.m. on 29 October 2026). The job title and online application number should be quoted on the envelope or in the email subject when submitting the supporting documents. Candidates holding qualifications obtained from academic institutions other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority should submit copies of their degree certificates, transcripts of studies and official documents issued by the relevant academic institutions which stated the mode of delivery (e.g. full time/ part time, on campus/ distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes as supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered. Applicants are not required to send originals of any diplomas/certificates or other qualification documents at this stage.
(6) Candidates who are invited for selection interview will be required to produce the original copies of the official transcripts and certificates for verification and photocopies for record purposes. The application will be deemed unsuccessful if any applicant fails to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification. All qualifications/ working experience of the candidates should be obtained on or before the close of application. Qualifications/ working experience obtained after the close of application will not be considered.
(7) Candidates who are selected for selection interview will normally receive an invitation (by post) within 8 to 10 weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

(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) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(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) 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 selection interview.
(F) 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 criteria. 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 http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.