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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 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.
We are past the application deadline of March 1, 2012.
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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE
ANTICIPATED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
LIFEGUARD TEST SITES AND DATES
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY:
Saturday, April 14, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey |
Saturday, April 21, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey |
Directions to Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center:
From North: 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.
From South: 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.
From West: 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.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Ocean County YMCA
1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08755 |
Saturday, May 5, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Ocean County YMCA
1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08755 |
Directions to Ocean County YMCA:
From the North: Garden State Parkway Exit 88 to Route 70 West to New Hampshire Avenue South (Left turn is jughandle to the right). Continue 2 1/2 miles on New Hampshire. Turn right onto Whitty Road (just before GSP overpass). The YMCA will be on the right, just past the cemetery.
Alternate: On Route 70 West, if you miss New Hampshire, continue to US Route 9 South. Continue 3 miles to Whitty Road. Turn left onto Whitty Road and the YMCA will be 1/4 of a mile on left.
From the South: Garden State Parkway to Exist 83 (US Route 9 North). Continue north and Whitty Road will be the second traffic light. Turn right onto Whitty Road and the YMCA will be 1/4 mile on the left.
From the West: Route 70 East to Route 571. At the US Route 9 intersection, turn left (north). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Whitty Road. The YMCA will be 1/4 mile on the left.
CENTRAL NEW JERSEY:
Saturday, April 7, 2012
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 5, 2012
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 12, 2012
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 19, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Mandatory Training) |
Somerset Valley YMCA @ Raritan Valley
Community College
Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd.
North Branch, New Jersey |
Directions to Raritan Valley Community College:
Located 4 miles west of Somerville on Route 28. 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.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430 |
Saturday, May 5, 2012
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Ramapo College Pool
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430 |
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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 12, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road
County Route 626
Newton, New Jersey |
Directions to Ramapo College:
Take Route 287 North to exit 58 (Route 202/Oakland). Turn left at the light at the end of the exit ramp and left again onto Route 202 North. Continue on Route 202 North through the next two traffic lights and go approximately five miles to the next traffic light. Campus entrance is on right. Pool is located in the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.
Directions to Kittatinny High School:
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.
2012 Lifeguard Administration Manual
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