Operating nine swim areas in state parks and forests throughout New Jersey takes a full team of dedicated individuals specializing in aquatics management and lifesaving. Whether you are an experienced lifeguard, or are in high school looking for your first summer job, look no further than the New Jersey State Park Service's Aquatics Program.
2024 Lifeguard Test Dates
Northern Region
Saturday, May 11
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Saturday, May 18
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Saturday, June 8
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Saturday, June 15
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Central Region
Saturday, May 4
10 a.m.
Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Saturday, May 11
10 a.m.
Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Saturday, May 18
10 a.m.
Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Southern Region
Saturday, May 4
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA
1159 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Saturday, May 18
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA
1159 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Island Beach State Park
Saturday, April 28
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ocean County YMCA
1088 W Whitty Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Saturday, May 4
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Ocean County YMCA
1088 W Whitty Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Starting Salary $18.50 per hour ($19.50 per hour for Island Beach)
Vacancies Available Statewide
Description Lifeguard positions are anticipated at nine swimming areas across the state. While candidates must pass running and swim tests prior to employment, prior experience is not necessary. Paid training is provided and each lifeguard will receive a U.S. Lifesaving Association certification.
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Starting Salary $17 per hour
Vacancies Available Statewide
Description Junior lifeguards are hired at 15 years old and will work on skills training, giving new recruits a head start on their training. Junior lifeguards cannot perform lifeguard duties for the public until age 16.
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Starting Salary $25 per hour
Vacancies 2 (Central Region & Southern Region)
Description Responsible for training and certifying lifeguards in American Safety and Health Institute Advanced First Aid, BLS, oxygen administration, the use of an automatic external defibrillator, and bloodborne pathogens.
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Starting Salary $27 per hour
Vacancies 2 (Central Region & Southern Region)
Description Provides support and expertise for the efficient operation of all lakefront beaches within the region and ensure that lifeguard training procedures and standards are consistent.
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