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SUMMER LIFEGUARDS NEEDED IN STATE PARKS
Free Training & Certification
(04/46) Trenton -- The
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division
of Parks and Forestry is recruiting staff for 184 lifeguard
positions at State Park Service swimming areas. Testing,
training and certification are provided free of charge.
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.
The starting salary is $7.50 per hour.
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. No previous experience
is required.
To learn more about becoming a lifeguard,
stop by any State Park Service area or contact:
OR VISIT ANY STATE PARK SERVICE AREA OFFICE
** A complete listing of areas offering
lifeguard positions and testing dates appears below.
LIFEGUARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ANTICIPATED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
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Atsion Recreation Area, Wharton State Forest, Hammonton,
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609-268-0444 |
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Bass River State Forest, New Gretna, NJ |
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609-296-1114 |
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Belleplain State Forest, Woodbine, NJ |
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609-861-2404 |
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Parvin State Park, Pittsgrove, NJ |
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856-358-8616 |
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| CENTRAL REGION |
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Round Valley Recreation Area, Lebanon, NJ |
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908-236-6355 |
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Spruce Run Recreation Area, Clinton, NJ |
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908-638-8572 |
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Hopatcong State Park, Landing, NJ |
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973-398-7010 |
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| NORTHERN REGION |
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High Point State Park, Sussex, NJ |
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973-875-4800 |
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Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, NJ |
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973-962-7031 |
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Stokes State Forest, Branchville, NJ |
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973-948-3820 |
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Swartswood State Park, Swartswood, NJ |
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973-383-5230 |
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Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ |
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973-853-4462 |
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| SHORE REGION |
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Cheesequake State Park, Matawan, NJ |
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732-566-2161 |
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Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ |
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732-793-0506 |
The Department of Environmental
Protection is an equal opportunity employer.
LIFEGUARD TEST SITES AND DATES
SOUTHERN REGION:
Saturday, May 8, 2004 Ocean City
Aquatic & Fitness Center
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey
Directions to Ocean City Aquatic
& Fitness Center: |
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Garden State Parkway South to Exit 30; follow signs
into Ocean City (about 4 miles); first light after bridge
Bay Avenue turn right; proceed to 18th Street turn left;
1 block to Simpson Avenue, Aquatic Center on left. |
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Garden State Parkway North to Exit 25; turn right
on Route 623 East OR Route 9 North to Route 623 East;
proceed 2 miles to first light after bridge Bay Avenue
turn left; proceed to 18th Street turn right; 1 block
to Simpson Avenue, Aquatic Center on left. |
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Route 49 to Tuckahoe; turn right on Route 50 South;
approximately 2.5 miles to traffic light intersection
Route 631 turn left on Route 631 to Marmora (6 miles);
Cross Route 9 - road becomes 623 East; proceed 2 miles
to first light after bridge Bay Avenue turn left; proceed
to 18th Street turn right; 1 block to Simpson Avenue;
Aquatic Center on left. |
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CENTRAL REGION:
Saturday, May 8 and 15, 2004 Raritan
Valley Community College
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
(Swim Test) North Branch, New Jersey
Saturday, May 22, 2004 Raritan Valley Community
College
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
(Swim Test & Mandatory Training) North Branch,
New Jersey
Saturday, May 22, 2004 Hunterdon County YMCA, Deerpath
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Deerpath
(Mandatory Training) 144 Woodschurch Road
Flemington, New Jersey
Directions to Raritan Valley Community College: |
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Located 4 miles west of Somerville on Route 28. Take
Interstate 287 to Route 78 West to Exit 26. Turn left
onto Lamington Road. Proceed approximately 2 miles.
College entrance will be on the left. Follow signs to
parking lot #1. Pool is located in Physical Education
building. |
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From Route 78, take Route 31 South for 7 miles. Turn
left onto Woodschurch Road. The YMCA is located ½
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From Route 31/Route 22, Flemington Circle: Take Route
31 North for 5 miles. Turn right onto Woodschurch Road.
The YMCA is located ½ mile on the right. |
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NORTHERN REGION:
Sunday, May 9, 2004 Kittatinny High
School
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey
Saturday, May 15, 2004 Kittatinny
High School
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey
Directions to Kittatinny High School: |
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The school is located ½
mile east of County Route 627 on Halsey Myrtle Grove
Road (County Route 626) or one-mile northwest of County
Route 519 on Route 626. County Route 626 intersects
State Route 206 North of Newton, New Jersey.
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