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Ocean Lifeguard Employment
for
Monmouth County Park System


Welcome Summer, 2010 Lifeguard Candidates!

Ocean Lifeguard Job Opportunities: we always welcome qualified applicants.  General requirements are:

  • Minimum age = 16
  • Good health; must be able to pass USLA fitness guidelines and MCPS administered lifeguard test
  • No certifications necessary!  We provide on the job training and certifications including USLA Open Water Certification, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen, and New Jersey Boating Safety
  • Must be able to work at least 5 days/week including weekends.  We do not employ weekend or part-time guards
  • We provide a competitive starting wage, a comprehensive in-service Lifeguard Training Program, full uniform, the opportunity to compete in sanctioned lifeguard tournaments, and an outstanding work environment at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

How to Apply for the 2010 Summer Season
and where to get an application

General Information

2010 Lifeguard Applicant Information Packets are ready for download immediately or for pickup at the Park System

On-line

See Lifeguard Applicant Resources on this page

Telephone

You can ask for an application to be mailed by calling (732) 842-4000; extension 4219

In Person

You can stop at Monmouth County Park System's Thompson Park, Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft.  The Park entrance is just west of Brookdale Community College and just east of Christian Brother's Academy.  Proceed down the main entrance and turn left at the first intersection.  The administration building in on the right.

In Person

You could pick up an application at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park at Ocean and Joline Avenues in Long Branch

In Writing

Write to: Monmouth County Park System; 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ  07738;  Attn. Personnel

Submitting the Application

You can mail or drop off your application at Thompson Park or Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park.  You could also bring your application with you on the testing date.  The mailing address is: 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ  07738; Attn. Personnel


2010 Tryouts and Test Requirements

General Information

Testing for the 2010 summer season will be held on dates listed below.  You must attend one of the testing dates to maintain eligibility.  Occasionally there are openings during the regular summer season.  Please check with the Lifeguard Supervisor at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park.  Often there are openings on or about August 15th.

2010 Dates, Times, and Places

Jewish Community Center, Grant Avenue, Deal, NJ; Sunday, May 23rd or Thursday, May 27th; please arrive by 9:30 to allow time for instructions and changing;

Swim Test

500 meter swim for time and place; 10 minutes maximum

Pullups

Maximum for number and place

Pushups

Maximum for number and place

Dummy Carry

Approximately 80 lb. dummy carry; sprint down and carry back in soft sand for time and place

Run

3/4 mile beach run for time and place.  Run includes hard and soft sand portions

Interview

Personal interview with Lifeguard Supervisor and Officer Staff


Tryout Photos
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Swim tryout; must swim 500 meters or 10 full laps in 10 minutes or less Pullups for number and place Pushups for number and place
3/4 mile beach run in hard and soft sand

This site is created and maintained by MCPS Lifeguard Supervisor Michael "Spike" Fowler

spike@spikefowler.com

 

 

Lifeguard Applicant Resources

Application for Employment
 Download the Application for Employment

2010 Lifeguard Applicant Information Packet
Download the Applicant Information Packet

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