Assistant Leisure & Cultural Officers - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Assistant Leisure & Cultural Officers organise sport and cultural activities. (For the post of Assistant Leisure Services Managers II, they will be required to manage and organise sport activities for a recreational venue. )
They are responsible for organising cultural activities;
acting as front-line manager in supervising venue staff and part-time staff in daily management and operation of leisure facilities, and running of recreation and sports programmes;
assisting in evaluation of organised recreation and sports programmes, and promotion of higher venue usage rate;
assisting in monitoring the performance of service and concessionary contractors;
assisting in the preparation of financial and other routine returns;
liaising with and providing assistance to clubs and associations in the organisation of recreation and sports programmes;
attending meetings of mutual aid committees, local sports bodies, voluntary agencies, etc.;
assisting in identifying shortfalls and ascertaining district's needs for leisure services provision;
answering public enquiries and dealing with complaints in respect of leisure services provision;
taking legal enforcement actions in connection with leisure services management.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Operation and management knowledge of leisure and cultural facilities

Assistant Leisure & Cultural Officers must be familiar with the operation of leisure and cultural facilities and have related management knowledge, so as to provide users with comprehensive services.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

usually have a higher diploma/ bachelor's degree in recreation management or relevant discipline

Career Path & Salary

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 13-23

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 24-33

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Related Education & Training

Higher Diploma

Certificate

Foundation Certificate in Clubhouse and Recreation Assistant Training

Work Environment

Assistant Leisure & Cultural Officers usually work in recreational venue/ cultural centre. They work shifts, in evenings, weekends or public holidays.

Tools

Electronic scoreboards
Informational signs
Microphones
Two way radios

Related Occupations

Curators & Cultural Managers

Sports, Recreation & Cultural Managers

Health Club Managers

Sports & Fitness Coaches

Athletes