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Lifeguards at Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook in Highlands, NJ.

02/03/2026

Sandy Hook Beach Patrol applications are now open!

Please see the above information on how to apply and spend your summer as a member of our lifeguard staff. Also, take a look at what some of our returners have to say about what someone will get out of working as a part of Sandy Hook Beach Patrol!

Like and share this post to spread the word! If you have any questions or need help, make sure to DM us on Instagram.

09/09/2025

A SANDY HOOK LOVE STORY: Brenna and Frank

Sandy Hook Beach Patrol creates long lasting friendships… and sometimes long lasting relationships! Over Labor Day weekend, Brenna Anderson (who worked from 2011-2018) and Frank Degnan (who worked from 2014-2020, 2024) tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. Pictured are some other guards, past and current, who came to support the couple on their big day!

They are not the first couple to get married from the staff, and certainly not the last! Submit pictures and details through our DMs if you would like to share your Sandy Hook Beach Patrol romance!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Today marks the end of the 2025 season, with the lifeguards off duty until next year. Will we be seeing you on staff next year?

Here’s pictures of our full staff from the 2025 summer, female staff picture, male staff pyramid, and lieutenant lineup! And this season marks the last staff picture retired Captain Tom McLoughlin joins in from his 57 years of guarding! Stay safe and see you next season!

08/20/2025

Swimming will be prohibited at all Gateway National Recreation Area beaches, including Sandy Hook, on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21 due to the hazardous conditions expected from Hurricane Erin. While swimming is prohibited, the beach will remain open for visitors.

For any questions regarding Sandy Hook, please refer to the lifeguards!

08/19/2025

SEA BRIGHT RELAYS PT III

The final bit of pictures from the Sea Bright Relays Tournament! We’re so excited to continue through the summer and work hard to compete in more tournaments next season!

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08/16/2025

SEA BRIGHT RELAYS PT I

Last week, the lifeguards competed in the Mike Hudson Memorial Relays hosted by . Our guards competed in several relay races such as a swim relay, run relay, paddle relay, and medley relay.

It was an honor and privilege for to compete in an exciting and competitive relay tournament in honor of Sea Bright’s late captain, Mike Hudson. Keep an eye out for more content from the tournament!

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08/02/2025

ALL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT PT III

The final batch of pictures from the All Women’s Tournament held in Deal. If you want to join or come support us at future tournaments, job applications are open until August 22nd. Apply now!

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07/31/2025

ALL WOMENS TOURNAMENT PT I

Last Monday, some of our lady lifeguards participated in the All Women’s Lifeguard Tournament in Deal. Events included a boat race, paddle relay, swim race, medley relay, rescue relay, and run relay.

We had a lot of supporters come to watch the lady lifeguards show off their skills, included retired 531 Captain Tom McLoughlin!

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07/29/2025

This past Sunday was our third and final Timed Event of the Sunday Series: Timed Swim!

For those not familiar, every Sunday the staff alternates between a Timed Run, Timed Paddle, and Timed Swim. Lifeguards race in heats of friendly competition to see who comes out on top.

For the swim, a buoy is placed in the ocean where the guards must go south to north around it and run back in across the finish line. Swipe to the end of the post to see a video showing just how close the race can be!

If you would like to join us on these Sunday Timed Events, applications are still open! Keep an eye out for content from All Women’s Tournament coming soon!

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07/28/2025

Allenhurst Tournament Part III!

Our final round of pictures from the tournament last week. Make sure to come out today to support the SHBP Ladies at All Women’s tonight in Deal!

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07/26/2025

Last Thursday some of the guards participated in the Allenhurst Lifeguard Tournament!

Tournament events included a boat relay, line pull, paddle relay, medley relay, and beach flags. We also want to give a huge thank you to the fellow guards who came to cheer their friends and family on. Check back tomorrow for some more content from the tournament!

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07/21/2025

This past Sunday was our second Timed Event: Timed Run!

For those not familiar, every Sunday staff alternates between a time run, time to swim, and time paddle. Lifeguards race and hits a friendly competition to see who comes out on top. If you happen to see us, take pictures and make sure to tag when you post!

The guards ran about half a mile in the soft sand of the beach around a flag pole set up by 532 Woolson as a marker to turn and head back. Competition was close this year, swipe to see this Timed Run’s winner 536 Fitzgerald somersault finish!

Next Sunday will be the third Timed Event of the Sunday series, if you’re interested in joining up make sure to apply today! Applications remain open until August 22nd.

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128 South Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ
07732

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