Seasonal Park Employment

Welcome

The County of Union Parks & Recreation Department is seeking seasonal summer staff to work at Walter E. Ulrich Pool in Rahway, Wheeler Spray Park in Linden or in one of our Park Maintenance Crews located throughout the county.

You must be 16 years old by no later than June 1st of 2024.

The summer season runs Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.

If you have any other questions please call or text 908-868-2725 or email Jennifer Gaestel at jgaestel@ucnj.org.

Seasonal Job Position Job Fairs

Please bring your photo IDs and social security cards

Warinanco Skating Center, 1 Park Drive in Roselle

Monday, March 25th 3 pm to 6 pm

Saturday, April 13th 10 am to 1 pm

Seasonal Job Positions Available

Lifeguards

  • Must be a strong swimmer and will be required to take and pass all safety courses required
  • Supervising swimmers, spotting hazards and preventing accidents
  • Ensure the safety of all patrons
  • Water rescue and administering First Aid, CPR and AED as needed
  • Maintaining order in swimming areas
  • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas
  • Maintaining records and reports
  • Any and all other duties that are requested

Pool Attendants

  • Setting up facility for opening.
  • Remove trash from the entire facility
  • Welcoming guests and ensuring their safety and comfort
  • Clearing trash receptacles and cleaning of restroom
  • Clean bathroom facilities
  • Ensure guests follow the rules and safety guidelines
  • Any and all other duties that are requested

Spray Park Attendants

  • Setting up facility for opening
  • Ensuring that the splash park facilities is clean and safe at all times
  • Welcoming guests and ensuring their safety and comfort
  • Clearing trash receptacles and cleaning of restrooms
  • Knowledge of splash park equipment and safety measures
  • Consistent professional appearance and pleasant demeanor.
  • Ensure all points of access are properly maintained
  • Any and all other duties that are requested

Park Maintenance Laborers

  • Litter pick up on the back of the garbage truck
  • Matting and marking baseball & soccer fields 
  • Mowing grass
  • Trimming and weed whacking 
  • Cleaning restrooms
  • Painting
  • Tree trimming
  • Any and all other duties that are requested

Employment Application

Please print and fill out all highlighted fields in the PDF application above and review these details:

  • Please include a scanned copy of your photo ID and social security card with your application packet.
  • Please do not submit photos of the completed application. Please use a scanner or copier to e-mail the completed application to Jennifer Gaestel at jgaestel@ucnj.org or  drop off in person to one of the below locations.
  • If you are under the age of 18 you will need to obtain working papers, you will be contacted after your application is reviewed to start the process. Please allow 3-4 weeks to be contacted.

Drop-Off Locations

  • Elizabeth – Parks and Recreation – County Administration Building – 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth
  • Mountainside – Trailside Nature and Science Center – 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside
  • Mountainside – Watchung Stable – 1160 Summit Lane, Mountainside