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About The Position

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. The State Park Service will train lifeguards in cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillators, first aid and other medical matters. Each lifeguard will also receive a U.S. Lifesaving Association certification. State swimming areas open Saturday, May 29.

Starting Salary $18.50 per hour in most areas, oceanfront guards at Island Beach State Park start at $19.50 per hour.

Application 2025 Seasonal Application
Lake 2025 Lifeguard Manual State Operated Lake Beaches.pdf NJ SPS 2025 Admin and Procedures Lifeguard Manual.pdf

Qualifications
• 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.

Application Process
• Step 1: Print and fill out our 2023 Seasonal Application
• Step 2: Submit your completed application to your preferred park.
• Step 3: Attend a lifeguard testing session. Testing dates can be found here. Walk-ins are allowed with a completed lifeguard application form. More detailed information about the Lifeguard employment test including and a permission slip for applicants under 18 can be found here: Lifeguard Information Packet

Lifeguard employment opportunities are anticipated at the following areas, please contact your respective park for further information.

About The Position

Maintenance personnel are the backbone of the State Park Service’s summer operations. Applicants can expect to assist full time staff in a variety of tasks including grounds work, lawnmowing, cleaning of facilities, trash removal, park improvement projects, and other general maintenance functions. Trade school students, or those who may have a unique skill set are encouraged to apply for this position. Salaries begin at $16/hour based on experience.

Starting Salary $16 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

Position Available at: Allaire State Park, Atsion Recreation Area, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Bass River State Forest, Cheesequake State Park, Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site, Fort Mott State Park, High Point State Park, Hopatcong State Park, Island Beach State Park, Kittatinny Valley State Park, Leonardo State Marina, Liberty State Park, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Parvin State Park, Ringwood State Park, Round Valley Recreation Area, Spruce Run Recreation Area, Stephens State Park, Stokes State Forest, Swartswood State Park, Washington Crossing State Park, Waterloo Village Historic Site, Wawayanda State Park, Wharton State Forest, Wharton State Forest and Worthington State Forest

About The Position

Trail Stewards hike and maintain trails while educating visitors on park regulations the the "Leave No Trace" concept. Applicants should be assertive and professional as they will handle intense crowds.

Bass River State Forest, Cheesequake State Park, Island Beach State Park, Round Valley Recreation Area, Stokes State Forest, Wharton State Forest, and Worthington State Forest.

Position Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and able to hike strenuous distances daily.

Trail Stewards must be able to work 40 hours a week, on shifts from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or noon to 8:30 p.m.

Starting Salary $16 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

About The Position

Visitor Service Assistants provide accurate information to visitors at various facilities throughout an area, report emergencies and direct traffic. Perform visual inspections of area facilities and grounds.

Starting Salary $16 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

Position Available at: Atsion Recreation Area, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Fort Mott State Park, High Point State Park, Hopatcong State Park, Island Beach State Park, Liberty State Park, Parvin State Park, Ringwood State Park, Round Valley Recreation Area, Spruce Run Recreation Area, Stokes State Forest, Swartswood State Park, Twin Lights Historic Site, Washington Crossing State Park, Wharton State Forest and Worthington State Forest

About The Position

The State Park Service is expanding its aquatics program this year and will hire Junior Lifeguards at least 15 years old, at $16 per hour. While junior lifeguards cannot perform lifeguard duties for the public until age 16, the position provides a head start on their training.

Position Requirements
Applicants must be 15 years of age and able to work weekends and holidays.

Starting Salary $17 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

About The Position

Naturalists and History Educators work with park naturalists and historians at interpretive centers to educate visitors. Typical activities include leading or assisting with programs, demonstrating or explaining a craft, and preparing materials. These positions may also be assigned specific projects by their supervisor.

Starting Salary $16 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

Position Available for Naturalists: Island Beach State Park and Wharton State Forest
Position Available for Historians: Double Trouble State Park, Island Beach State Park, Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, Waterloo Village Historic Site and Wharton State Forest

About The Position

Office personnel help register campers, answer phone calls, provide recordkeeping, handle sales transactions and perform other customer service duties as requested by the park superintendent.

Starting Salary $16 per hour
Application 2025 Seasonal Application

Position Available at: Allaire State Park, Atsion Recreation Area, Bass River State Forest, Cape Map Point State Park, Cheesequake State Park, Fort Mott State Park,High Point State Park, Hopatcong State Park, Island Beach State Park, Parvin State Park, Ringwood State Park, Round Valley Recreation Area, Spruce Run Recreation Area, Swartswood State Park, Wharton State Forest, and Worthington State Forest