The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is inviting applications for the post of Temporary Water Sports Instructor. The selected candidates will be required to work at the following Water Sports Centres:
(1) Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre in Tai Po
(2) The Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre in Sai Kung
(3) Chong Hing Water Sports Centre in Sai Kung
(4) St. Stephen's Beach Water Sports Centre in Southern District
(5) Stanley Main Beach Water Sports Centre in Southern District
Temporary Water Sports Instructors will be deployed to work at any Water Sports Centres of the LCSD as determined by operational needs.
Salary:
HK$28,635 per month
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should -
(1) have completed Form 5 (including a pass in the Chinese Language and English Language in the final/graduation examination), or equivalent;
(2)possess a valid Instructor Certificate issued by the relevant National Sports Associations (NSAs) in at least one of the following water sports: (i)dinghy sailing, (ii)kayaking or (iii)windsurfing;
(3) have at least one season's experience in teaching dinghy sailing, kayaking and/or windsurfing;
(4) be fluent in Cantonese and English;
(5) possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Association, the Hong Kong Red Cross or the Auxiliary Medical Service; and
(6) preferably possess a valid Beach Lifeguard Award or above issued by the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society, and a Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency or equivalent/above qualifications issued by the Hong Kong Marine Department.
[Notes: 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.]
Duties:
To plan and organize water sports programmes or courses in water sports centres. The duties include training and instructing the users of facilities in the water sports centres and assisting in the supervision of the use and maintenance of the craft in the centres.
Working Hours:
The working hours of a temporary water sports instructor are 45 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). The incumbent is required to work irregular hours, overtime and shifts (including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) and the actual working hours will be arranged by supervisors.
Terms of Appointment:
Successful applicants will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms. The contract duration will normally range from two to five months according to operational needs.
Fringe Benefits:
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.
How to Apply:
(1) Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) not later than 5 February 2026.
(2) Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
(3) Applicants should submit copies of relevant Instructor Certificates and documentary proof of working experience and qualifications by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now] within one week after the close of application period, and quote the online application number in the subject of the email and on each page of the copies of supporting documents. If applicants fail to provide supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered.
(4) For qualifications awarded by local institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, copies of the official transcripts and certificates are not required to be submitted at this stage of application. As for qualifications obtained from institutions outside Hong Kong, copies of the official transcripts and certificates should be submitted by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now] within one week after the close of application period. The online application number should be quoted in the subject of the email and on every page of the copies of the relevant documents.
(5) Candidates who are invited for selection interview will be required to produce the original copies of the relevant Instructor Certificates, documentary proof of working experience and qualifications, official transcripts and certificates for verification and photocopies for record purposes. The applications will not be considered if any candidates fail to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification.
(6) Applicants should state their relevant teaching qualification and experience of dinghy sailing, kayaking or windsurfing on their application forms.
(7) Applicants who are invited for selection interview will normally receive an invitation (by email of by post) in about two to three 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/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: 2601 8789
Closing Date for Application:
5 February 2026
Newspaper Advertised and Date(s):
Ming Pao Daily： 23 January 2026
Job Market： 23 January 2026
Recruit：23 January 2026
