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Summer Seasonal Jobs

Each year, the NJ State Park Service hires approximately 600 people to fill seasonal jobs from May through September. These jobs include:

LIFEGUARDS (No experience necessary-we train and obtain USLA Certification)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Clear an area of trash, litter and debris, maintain grounds, buildings and/or piers and operate mowing equipment. Operation of power tools and equipment as permitted by the New Jersey Child Labor regulations NJAC 12:58.

SEASONAL VISITOR SERVICE - Provide accurate information to visitors at various facilities throughout an area, report emergencies and direct traffic. Perform visual inspections of area facilities and grounds.

SEASONAL NATURAL OR HISTORIC EDUCATOR - Conduct nature and/or historic tours. Assist in the preparation of public information materials, displays and programs. May demonstrate, perform and interpret craftwork under supervision.

OFFICE WORKER - Greet visitors, provide public information, collect fees, issue permits and passes, operate office equipment, type, file and perform billing and payroll functions as needed.

No experience is necessary. Salaries range from $7.25 - $10.50 per hour. The minimum age for most positions is 16 years old.

For further information on employment with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/jobs/.

Lifeguard Testing Information

Spend the summer enjoying the warmth of the sun and the wonderful landscapes of New Jersey's state parks, forests and recreation areas, while you enhance your resume in this admirable public service. Learn valuable life skills such as responding to emergency situations and administering first aid, CPR, AEDs and oxygen.

Starting salary is $8.50 per hour. No previous experience is required. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Applicants under 18 years of age must have an official State Park Service permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian to participate in lifeguard testing.

Lifeguard Information and Permission Slip

LIFEGUARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE ANTICIPATED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Atsion Recreation Area, Wharton State Forest 609-268-0444
Bass River State Forest 609-296-1114
Belleplain State Forest 609-861-2404
Cheesequake State Park 732-566-2161
High Point State Park 973-875-4800
Hopatcong State Park 973-398-7010
Island Beach State Park 732-793-0506
Parvin State Park 856-358-8616
Ringwood State Park 973-962-7031
Round Valley Recreation Area 908-236-6355
Spruce Run Recreation Area 908-638-8572
Stokes State Forest 973-948-3820
Swartswood State Park 973-383-5230
Wawayanda State Park 973-853-4462

LIFEGUARD TEST SITES AND DATES
Island Beach State Park please call the park office at 732-793-0506 for testing dates.

Southern Region

Saturday April 13, 2013 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave
Ocean City, NJ
Saturday April 20, 2013 5:30pm-7:30pm Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave
Ocean City, NJ

Central Region

March 30, 2013 9:00am-11:00am
(Swim test)

Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley
Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd. North Branch, New Jersey

May 4, 2013 9:00am-11:00am
(Swim test)
Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley
Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd. North Branch, New Jersey

May 11, 2013 8:00am-12:00 Noon
(Swim test & Mandatory training)
Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley
Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd. North Branch, New Jersey

May 18, 2013 9:00am -4:00pm
(Swim test & Mandatory training)
Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley
Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd. North Branch, New Jersey

Northern Region

Saturday March 30, 2013 4:00pm-6:00pm

Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430

Saturday April 20,2013 4:00pm-6:00pm
Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Sunday May 5, 2013 1:00pm-3:00pm Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey
Saturday May 11, 2013 9:00am-12:00pm Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey

2013 Lifeguard Administration Manual (pdf)
2013 Lifeguard Manual Ocean (pdf)
2013 Lifeguard Manual Freshwater (pdf)

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