Contract Part time Official (Kowloon City District)

Job description

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should:
(a) be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region aged 18; (b) be able to read and write Chinese and English; and
(c) be able to communicate in Cantonese fluently.

Possession of the following will be an advantage:
(a) an education level of Form 5, or equivalent; (b) general knowledge of spoken English / some knowledge of Putonghua;
(c) knowledge of Chinese and English word processing and general software applications (such as Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint ) / computer graphics software applications;
(d) a valid First Aid Certificate / Life-saving Certificate;
(e) holder of relevant certificate in sign language translation (including valid reference letter of relevant experience issued from employing institutions)
(f) basic knowledge of organizing recreation and sports programmes or horticultural activities and relevant experience; and
(g) experience in volunteer services.
Duties:
(1) Organizer
(a) To assist in organization, preparation, promotion and implementation of recreation, sports and horticultural programmes;
(b) To supervise and ensure the smooth operation of all sub-units and part-time staffs under the purview;
(c) To assist programme in-charge, venue in-charge or relevant contractors on programme logistics and preparation of materials and equipment; and
(d) To handle complicated enquiries/ complaints and ad hoc incidents.

(2) Key Official (a) To assist programme in-charge/organizer in the preparation and implementation of recreation and sports programmes;
(b) To supervise and coordinate the work of the officials;
(c) To perform general clerical duties including computer data processing and data entry;
(d) To provide support services for recreation and sports programmes, such as collating and compiling statistics, liaising with collaborating parties or participants, arranging and transporting for equipment s; and
(e) To handle complaints / enquiries and ad hoc incidents.

(3) Official and Customer Service Ambassador
(a) To assist in the preparation, promotion and implementation of recreation, sports and horticultural programmes; at indoor or outdoor venues;
(b) To perform general clerical duties including data processing and data entry of using computer;
(c) To assist in operation of venues; (d) To provide support services for recreation and sports programmes, such as collating and compiling statistics, liaising with collaborating parties or participants, arranging and transporting for equipment and materials required for the programmes; and
(e) To handle general inquiries.

(4) Casual Helper
(a) To follow the directives of supervising staff and assist in preparation, promotion and implementation of recreation and sports programmes;
(b) To assist in arranging for equipment and materials required for programmes.

(5) Clean Swimming Pool Ambassador
(a) To promote and educate the general public about keeping personal hygiene and cleanliness of pools at the entrances, lobbies, changing rooms and pool deck of swimming pools;
(b) To explain the rules and regulations of using swimming pool facilities to the general public; (c) To assist in distributing promotion materials about the cleanliness of swimming pools and the concerned facilities; and
(d) To handle general inquiries during activities.

(6) Assistant Instructor (Elementary)
(a) To assist in the implementation of recreation and sports programmes;
(b) To assist instructor in teaching relevant sports;
(c) To assist in operation of recreation and sports programmes;
(d) To provide support services for recreation and sports programmes, such as recording attendance of participants, arranging and transporting for equipment and materials required for the programmes; and
(e) To handle general enquiries/complaints and ad hoc incidents.

(7) Assistant Leader
(a) To assist leader to organize recreation and sports activities including excursions and hiking;
(b) To take care of participant and assist in crowd control; and
(c) To handle general enquiries and ad hoc incidents.

Requirements for Assistant Leader (if applicable): - Assistant Leaders for hiking should possess a Level I Mountain Craft Training Certificate issued by the Hong Kong China Mountaineering and Climbing Union Limited.

(8) Assistant Camp Counsellor
(a) To assist in the implementation of recreation and sports programmes;
(b) To maintain venues in order and lead campers participating activities such as making handicrafts, leading group activities and night events;
(c) To provide support services for recreation and sports programmes, such as collating and compiling statistics, liaising with collaborating parties, arranging for equipment and materials required for the programmes; and
(d) To handle general enquiries/ complaints and ad hoc incidents.

(9) Tour Supervisor (a) To provide guided tour service in Kowloon Walled City Park in Cantonese.

Working Hours:
Depending on operational needs.

Part-time officials may be required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Working Location:
Kowloon City District Leisure Services Office and venues organizing recreation and sports programmes by LCSD.

Outdoor work may be required.

Terms of Appointment:
Successful applicants will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

Required Skill Profession

Media And Communication Workers