Student summer jobs, as well as internship programs tend to last for eight to ten weeks and provide an exciting opportunity for teenagers to work full time in a field that they are interested in. So how do you find a suitable summer job that can offer a meaningful addition to your resume? You simply go online and do some research.
For teenagers who want more of an action-packed day, working as a lifeguard at a big pool, at a water park or at a summercamp can be the perfect job. It is a lot of responsibility though; as you will be part of a large lifeguard team watching over many people, possibly mostly children. You may also be asked to administer swimming tests and teach swimming lessons. Among the student summer jobs available, this job will no doubt require CPR and lifeguard certification.
As well, there are tons of summer jobs for teens in amusement parks. The trick is picking one that you will enjoy. Do you have the stamina to work in a costume all day? How about loading and unloading the same ride all day long? Parks do offer seasonal jobs for teens in games, admissions, clean-up, security, food service and more. Remember that the work can be repetitive and the pay is generally only a dollar or two above minimum wage.
The perks are the best part of having a theme park job. Free park admission is fantastic if you are a roller coaster fanatic. You may suddenly become more popular with your friends as well when they discover you have a stack of free tickets.
One of the greatest summer jobs for teens is working as a camp counselor. For three months you can bond with kids, get in great shape and make close ties. There are literally hundreds of summer camps in the United States. Some camps focus on athletics or riding horses, and some are special needs camps. For more adventurous teens, they should check out jobs at wilderness camps. They focus more on outdoor survival and physical challenges.
Teens who want serious responsibilities as well as higher pay should look into a job as a lifeguard. You must be in top physical shape for these positions, as applicants often have to compete for positions through swimming and running tests. Beach lifeguard pay is usually fairly high among student summer jobs; ranging from $16 to $25 per hour.