Summer employment opportunities are now available through the Avalon Beach Patrol. The patrol has listed open positions for lifeguards and tag inspectors. However, for 2020, Avalon is doing a more proactive recruitment for these open positions.

Due to the competitive nature of employment at the Jersey Shore, the Borough is increasing funding in the Beach Utility Fund and therefore increasing salaries to make them more competitive. With the increase of minimum wage by the State of New Jersey within the next five years, it becomes imperative to offer competitive wages that attract quality individuals to work these summer jobs.

“Avalon has expanded its search for qualified applicants for these positions through various media channels, including social media and the municipal website,” said Beach Patrol Captain Murray Wolf. “I deeply appreciate mayor and council adding more funds to wages so we can have the right men and women in these important public safety positions.”

Applications are available on Avalon’s municipal website. The Avalon Beach Patrol will host its annual lifeguard test on Saturday, June 6. New applicants must complete the online application and participate in the test consisting of a half-mile ocean swim and a half-mile run and surf dash, plus an in-person interview. All successful participants must also past a rowing test by July 1 consisting of a 6-minute quarter-mile ocean row. For more information, go to avalonboro.net.