Riley Mitchell, Sophomore
Jobs for the summer present themselves all over the place; you just need to know where and how to get them! Summer jobs are very valuable for teens as they teach life lessons, such as responsibility and hard work. These types of jobs come in all shapes and sizes, and there is one for everyone. Getting a job for the summer is a great way to keep busy and make money, and you will still be able to make time for family, friends and all the other fun summer things. There are a variety of jobs that can cater to each individual's likes, whether this is outside jobs, retail jobs, jobs working with kids or animals, and other miscellaneous jobs.
Outdoor related jobs normally pay well, since it is manual labor. These jobs are great for people who love the sun and being outside getting fresh air. A lot of places around you can need help, and you might not even know it! Some general ideas that you can be on the look out for are:
Landscapes
Lifeguard
Farm hand
Referee/Umpire
Outdoor nursery worker
Pool cleaner
Swimming instructor
Scorekeeper
Working in retail may not be your first thought for a summer job, but it can build great people skills that will aid you in the rest of your life. And even if you aren't a talker, you can always work in the back stocking shelves or racks. Being a cashier or bagger at your local grocery store is a great way to start in the workforce, or maybe a sales associate at your favorite place to shop. Plus some stores offer a discount if you are an employee!
Maybe adults aren’t your forte? Do you like kids or animals better? There are a ton of job opportunities in those fields for teenagers. With many of these jobs, you can be your own boss or start a small business for the summer. These jobs also tend to be more fun and activity oriented and here are some ideas:
Babysitter
Tutor
Kids party entertainer
Camp counselor
Animal shelter associate
Pet sitter
Zoo worker
Dog walker
Because there are a lot of different types of jobs, many don't fit into a category, and many people find themselves doing a job they had never thought of before. There’s a job for everybody, even people who don’t know what they want or like. Sometimes it can be difficult to find or get a job and that's why looking everywhere is important. A few ideas for popular miscellaneous jobs are:
Car velvet
Movie theater attendant
Fast food employee
Restaurant server
Mover
House cleaner
Jobs can be hard to find, but here is a list of specific jobs in the Kintnersville area that are available for teens just like you.
Landscape technician
-EMI Landscape, Allentown PA
- $16-20/hr
Summer camp counselor
YMCA of Bucks Country
$10-15/hr
Specialty counselor
Skate park counselor
Ability counselor
Lifeguard
American pool of Southern NJ and PA, Lansdale PA
Loeffler Pool management, Flemington NJ
Aquasafe Pool Management
Summer Park Monitor
Upper Gwynedd township, North Wales PA
Summer custodian
Upper Perkiomen School District in Pennsburg PA
$10.71/hr
Server
Red robin in Quakertown
$18/hr
The Community at Rockhill, Sellersville PA
$10-12.50/hr
Country Place, Perkasie PA
Dishwasher
Melt Restaurant Center Valley
There are so many benefits to having a job! First and foremost, you get to earn money, which you can save for college and buy your own things without pawning it off from your parents. You also get to gain experience in the workforce, which is great for your future and looks awesome on resumes and applications. If you find the right job for you, you can have fun while working too. Having a job is not all about the money. Some can argue working is the most important thing in your life, and it's great to be doing something you enjoy.
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