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Summer Park Service Job (Colorado)

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Mcc_backcountry
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So I've been wanting to get a summer job in the mountains for a while but never really wanted to quit my other job as a lifeguard. This summer I want to change that. I want to find a job at one of the many parks Colorado has to offer. But I'm not sure how to get my "foot in the door".

Are there any requirements for joining the park service?
Any of you Coloradans know of good parks to apply to?
What is it like? boring? laborious? fun?

Any advice appreciated! thanks in advance!
Oct 2 2017 11:21PM
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50Kal
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Having some lifeguard experience would help if you apply to a park with a beach.
I would say apply to all the entry level positions and visit the parks you really want to work. Even turn in your application in person.
Oct 2 2017 11:25PM
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TheDoughAbides
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try volunteering at one of your local state parks and see if youre into it.
Oct 3 2017 6:17PM
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Mingg
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To be clear, this is not about terrain parks?
Oct 3 2017 6:24PM
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Mcc_backcountry
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No, this is like state parks
Oct 3 2017 10:23PM
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50Kal
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Probably should of been posted in non skier forum or Colorado regionals.
OP is new so he gets a pass.
Oct 3 2017 11:16PM
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