10 Sizzling Summer Jobs for All Ages

10 Sizzling Summer Jobs for All Ages 10 Sizzling Summer Jobs for All Ages You’re never too old to enjoy certain occupations. (For example, who- with a few hours’ free time each day- wouldn’t want to walk a pack of happy dogs?) And these 10 positions are equally perfect for 18-years-olds and those 18-years-old at heart. Bonus: They all earn a pretty penny, whether they’re a side hustle  or a full-time job as you work your way through school. Check ‘em out and apply- before they’re snapped up by summer workers. Love fun in the sun? Then a position as a summertime lifeguard- stationed at your favorite local watering hole, camp site, recreation or senior center- might be the job for you. You’ll need a high-school diploma - and a killer breast-stroke- to apply, but if you’ve got a desire and some sunscreen, this could be the perfect position for any proverbial fish out of water. Of course, it’s not all tanning and soaking up the sun: most lifeguards will also be expected to maintain the pool grounds, equipment, and teach swimming lessons. Lifeguards should also know CPR, and basic- if not complete- first aid practices. Whether you are a kid at heart or were a kid yourself just a few short years ago, a summer job as a camp counselor could call your name. As a camp counselor, you’ll corral, teach, and encourage campers, helping them develop everything from leadership to canoeing, singing, and sports skills. And those are skills that translate well on all resumes- trust us. Most jobs come with housing and food as part of a perks package, so consider this job a paid vacation. You’re a teacher- without the degree. With a high school diploma or GED, you can coach kids in math, science, and so much more, imparting your wisdom and helping them achieve better grades. Most tutors meet with their pupils after school hours, providing one-on-one tutelage and giving constructive feedback that will help students improve their grades. Bonus: this is a position you can work part-time, leaving hours for other summer jobs. Calling all animal lovers: If you’re looking for a little exercise or an excuse to spend hours outdoors, this part-time position could be for you. Dog walkers should be fit enough to walk for a few hours each day, and responsible enough to manage multiple clients- including their pooches- at the same time. You should be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends, and be flexible when pet owners call you for a last minute walk. But most of all, you should love dogs- and be ready to take a lot of licks to the face. As a waitress (or waiter), you’ll take customers’ food orders and serve up their sizzling meals during shifts at bars, restaurants, and cafes. You could work mornings, nights, and even holidays- so don’t apply to this job if personal time is important. But on the plus side, you’ll often be paid cash tips under the table- and what you do with them, we won’t judge.   Watching kids isn’t, well, just for older kids. Whether you work for a dedicated family or for an organization, such as a fitness or recreation center, you could be responsible for one or several children of all ages, making sure they’re fed, bathed, and content until their parents come to pick them up or come home. A degree isn’t a must- but enjoying all children is. Who wouldn’t want to work at the most magical place in the world? Whether you land at Disney World, Disney Land, or, perhaps, you take your talents to the high seas on a cruise line, you could entertain young and old and everyone in between with your musical and acting talents as a character from the classics such as Beauty and the Beast , or Snow White , or even the new hits, such as Moana or Zootopia . You’ll need at least an associates’ degree to work as a paralegal, in a law office, where you’ll maintain documents, draft legal notices, proofread lawyers’ papers, conduct research, and assist with trials. In other words, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes Matlock to an attorney. Of course, the job takes some serious organizational skills- and legal knowledge, of course. It’s not all running coffee and errands these days. As an intern, you might sit in on meetings, answer emails (or the phones), make mailings, create content, write speeches, crunch numbers, file papers, or anything in between. The point is, you’ll gain insight into a career- and hopefully, some college credits, too, if you’re still studying up. Get out on the water and share your knowledge with others as a sailing instructor. You’ll teach students interested in sailing how to operate the boat responsibly and safely, plus how to clean it and maintain it. You could work at a camp or a recreation center, but we bet no matter where you hang your sailor’s hat, you’ll have fun.