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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 INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST - 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
$7.15- $10.50 per hour. The minimum age for most positions is
16 years old.
Whether you love the outdoors, want to gain work experience or learn new skills - diverse summer job opportunities are available at New Jersey's state parks, forests, recreation areas and historic sites. Applications are available below. If you have any questions e-mail our office in Trenton at Gerry.Davies@dep.state.nj.us.
Download the Summer Seasonal Job Application (Adobe Acrobat pdf format)
Fill out the application online, print and mail it to:
Office of the Governor
Summer Employment Program
PO Box 1447
Trenton, NJ 08607--1447
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2008.
For further information on employment with the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/jobs/.
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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE
ANTICIPATED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Life Guard Test sites and Dates
Saturday, January 5, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey |
Saturday, April 5, 2008
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey |
Saturday, April 26, 2008
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430 |
Saturday, April 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Ocean County YMCA
1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08755
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey |
Saturday, May 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Swim Test)
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Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
North Branch, New Jersey |
Saturday, May 3, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Ocean County YMCA
1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08755 |
Sunday, May 4, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm
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Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
(Swim Test & Mandatory Training)
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Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
North Branch, New Jersey |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey |
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Mandatory Training)
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Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
North Branch, New Jersey |
The following information will be helpful in preparing applicants for the State Park Service Lifeguard test:
1. All applicants under 18 years of age must have an official State Park Service permission slip signed by parent or legal guardian to participate in lifeguard testing. Applicants under 18 must present this slip at the test site or they will not be tested. A permission slip is attached to this information package. Applicants 18 years of age or older must have adequate proof of age.
2. If you are hired for employment as a lifeguard, you must undergo a medical examination by a M.D. or D.O. The physician will then complete a form provided to you by the area Superintendent.
3. Lifeguards normally work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Lake swimming areas open Memorial Day weekend. The ocean swimming facility at Island Beach will open Memorial Day weekend (weekends only), and daily beginning the second Sunday in June.
4. Non-residents applicants will be considered only if there are inadequate numbers of qualified New Jersey applicants.
5. All tests will begin promptly at the time designated. Applicants must bring all necessary personal effects, including swimsuit, running shoes and shorts, T-shirt, towels, and food, beverages, etc.
6. Employment as a State Park Service Lifeguard offers a unique opportunity to participate in an organized program of physical conditioning, including calisthenics, swimming, running, rowing and kayaking. The regular training program includes first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, AED use and water safety instruction.
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