LIFEGUARDS WANTED IN NEW JERSEY
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Apply for a Seasonal Job
Each year, between May and September, the New Jersey State Park Service hires approximately 700 seasonal staff to fill peak-season jobs at New Jersey’s parks, forests, recreation areas and historic sites.
No experience necessary to apply. Salaries for most positions start at $15.00 per hour. The minimum age to apply is is 16 years old.
Interested in applying? Click here to submit an application for one of the positions listed below.
For information on full time employment with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, visit nj.gov/dep/jobs.
LIFEGUARDS WANTED
Prior experience is NOT necessary! Paid training is provided and each lifeguard will receive a U.S. Lifesaving Association certification after passing run and swim tests prior to employment!
Opportunities are available at the following parks and forests:
Atsion Recreation Area - Wharton State Forest
High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans' Memorial
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Fill out your 2022 Seasonal Application here:
New Jersey Lifeguard
Starting Salary $17.50 per hour in most areas, oceanfront guards at Island Beach State Park start at $18.50 per hour.
