Summer Jobs for Teens
Summer jobs are a great way to enter the workforce. Teens can work while out of school. Early employment teaches children about responsibility and the value of earning money. It develops self-confidence in youth. Whether you are in high school, or you are a college student looking for employment, there are great opportunities from which to choose.
Internships are a common way for teens and graduating students to enter the job market. There are employers in every field offering summer training. A few to note are: MetLife, CBRE, AECOM, Hachette Book Group, Verizon Wireless, Guess, Thomson Reuters and Lend Lease.
If you are looking for paid work, and you have a high school diploma, think about being a reset merchandiser. This job has flexible hours and involves managing stock for grocery and convenience stores.
If you have office skills, you can fill in for Administrative Assistants who are on vacation during the summer. These are temporary positions that you can find with temp agencies. You can also search for short term contract receptionist and accounting jobs. If you are on vacation from school, you might interested in summer jobs for college students. Here are some great suggestions:
1. Tutor - If you are 18 years old, why not apply to a become a tutor with a marketplace such as Wyzant Tutoring. You do not have to be a certified teacher to qualify. There are a lot mothers and fathers seeking to help their child become better prepared for school in the fall by hiring a helper now.
2. Lifeguard - Become certified as a lifeguard at a local Red Cross or other organization. Now you can apply to many pool jobs. You can perform lifeguarding, or be a pool manager if you have 2 years experience! Lifeguard jobs are great part time positions for teens. Besides residential town pools, lifeguards are needed at healthcare facilities, fitness centers, YMCA, County Parks, Universities, Casinos, hotels, and recreation centers. Besides looking at job postings online, make a list of these types of businesses that surround you and contact each one to see if they need help. Certification is usually a requirement of getting a position along with CPR training. Minimum age is usually 16 years old.
Lifeguard Duties
Lifeguards might be required to clean the pool, open and close the pool, vacuum the water, backwash pumps, teach swimming lessons, rescue drowning patrons, fill out accident reports, ensure the safety of all pool users, provide emergency care, inspect facilities for safety, water testing, and enforcing safety rules.
Benefits
Managing a pool area is great experience for the future. As a lifeguard, you have great responsibility. You are a leader. You maintain order and you supervise. You also gain teaching skills. When preparing a resume, be sure to note these attributes. If you land one of these jobs, you can enjoy a summer in the sun, a part time income, and the blessing of gaining new talents.
3. Counselor or Youth Leader - YMCA sponsors before and after school programs and summer programs across the U.S. In these positions, you will supervise children, implement and plan games and activities. You must be 18 years old, with some child care experience. First Aid and CPR certifications are a plus.
4. Resort Help: Vail Resorts is an example of a summer employer. Resorts need a multiple of employees in positions such as guide, mechanic, grounds worker, bellperson, front desk agent, beverage cart attendant, banquet setup, activities guide, cashier, camp counselor, and shuttle driver.
5. Amusement Park Helpers: This category includes indoor arcades, theme parks, travelling fairs, circuses, county fairs, water parks and local attractions. Apply to jobs such as ticket takers, food service, ride operator, maintenance crew, animal handlers, and character acting. There are many perks to working at an amusement park. Here are some of them:
+ Free admission for you and a guest
+ Discounts
+ Exclusive employee events
+ Recognition programs
+ Spot bonuses
There are jobs for teens ages sixteen and older at eleven different Six Flags parks. Here is their career site: http://www.sixflagsjobs.com/opportunities.html There are employment opportunities in ride operations, games, food service, rentals, retail, park services, lifeguarding, guest relations, entertainment, costume characters, security, safari, and landscaping. It is best to apply before Spring and Summer as there is a lot of competition, and the parks like to staff for seasonal and part time jobs early.
These are just a few of the summer opportunities available. Teens have offered other ideas too. One worked as a stable hand, another cleaning fish at the dock, and another worked a the local Farmer's Market and Co-op. Some teens take their skills in dance, gymnastics and swimming and coach others. Take a look at the job board and search the term 'summer' for more jobs that you can do on vacation.
Internships are a common way for teens and graduating students to enter the job market. There are employers in every field offering summer training. A few to note are: MetLife, CBRE, AECOM, Hachette Book Group, Verizon Wireless, Guess, Thomson Reuters and Lend Lease.
If you are looking for paid work, and you have a high school diploma, think about being a reset merchandiser. This job has flexible hours and involves managing stock for grocery and convenience stores.
If you have office skills, you can fill in for Administrative Assistants who are on vacation during the summer. These are temporary positions that you can find with temp agencies. You can also search for short term contract receptionist and accounting jobs. If you are on vacation from school, you might interested in summer jobs for college students. Here are some great suggestions:
1. Tutor - If you are 18 years old, why not apply to a become a tutor with a marketplace such as Wyzant Tutoring. You do not have to be a certified teacher to qualify. There are a lot mothers and fathers seeking to help their child become better prepared for school in the fall by hiring a helper now.
2. Lifeguard - Become certified as a lifeguard at a local Red Cross or other organization. Now you can apply to many pool jobs. You can perform lifeguarding, or be a pool manager if you have 2 years experience! Lifeguard jobs are great part time positions for teens. Besides residential town pools, lifeguards are needed at healthcare facilities, fitness centers, YMCA, County Parks, Universities, Casinos, hotels, and recreation centers. Besides looking at job postings online, make a list of these types of businesses that surround you and contact each one to see if they need help. Certification is usually a requirement of getting a position along with CPR training. Minimum age is usually 16 years old.
Lifeguard Duties
Lifeguards might be required to clean the pool, open and close the pool, vacuum the water, backwash pumps, teach swimming lessons, rescue drowning patrons, fill out accident reports, ensure the safety of all pool users, provide emergency care, inspect facilities for safety, water testing, and enforcing safety rules.
Benefits
Managing a pool area is great experience for the future. As a lifeguard, you have great responsibility. You are a leader. You maintain order and you supervise. You also gain teaching skills. When preparing a resume, be sure to note these attributes. If you land one of these jobs, you can enjoy a summer in the sun, a part time income, and the blessing of gaining new talents.
3. Counselor or Youth Leader - YMCA sponsors before and after school programs and summer programs across the U.S. In these positions, you will supervise children, implement and plan games and activities. You must be 18 years old, with some child care experience. First Aid and CPR certifications are a plus.
4. Resort Help: Vail Resorts is an example of a summer employer. Resorts need a multiple of employees in positions such as guide, mechanic, grounds worker, bellperson, front desk agent, beverage cart attendant, banquet setup, activities guide, cashier, camp counselor, and shuttle driver.
5. Amusement Park Helpers: This category includes indoor arcades, theme parks, travelling fairs, circuses, county fairs, water parks and local attractions. Apply to jobs such as ticket takers, food service, ride operator, maintenance crew, animal handlers, and character acting. There are many perks to working at an amusement park. Here are some of them:
+ Free admission for you and a guest
+ Discounts
+ Exclusive employee events
+ Recognition programs
+ Spot bonuses
There are jobs for teens ages sixteen and older at eleven different Six Flags parks. Here is their career site: http://www.sixflagsjobs.com/opportunities.html There are employment opportunities in ride operations, games, food service, rentals, retail, park services, lifeguarding, guest relations, entertainment, costume characters, security, safari, and landscaping. It is best to apply before Spring and Summer as there is a lot of competition, and the parks like to staff for seasonal and part time jobs early.
These are just a few of the summer opportunities available. Teens have offered other ideas too. One worked as a stable hand, another cleaning fish at the dock, and another worked a the local Farmer's Market and Co-op. Some teens take their skills in dance, gymnastics and swimming and coach others. Take a look at the job board and search the term 'summer' for more jobs that you can do on vacation.
