By Becca Sandager
Cardinal Staff
Job: Lifeguard
Upside: Tan
Skills you will develop: CPR, rescue response, first aid
Wages: $6.50-$9/hr
Minimum age: 15
How to get this job: Contact the local Red Cross to find out about lifeguard training programs in the area, and take a certification course during the winter. Call pools, country clubs, apartment complexes and summer camps for possible job opportunities.
Job: Camp Counselor
Upside: When you are not looking after your kids, you can spend time with other peers
Skills you will develop: Working with kids, leading a group with confidence, teaching, time management and responsibility
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Wages: Anywhere from $600 to $3,000 for 8 weeks of work
Minimum age: 16-17
How to get this job: In March, begin to check with local private schools, community organizations and religious groups about when their camps start and how to apply.
Job: Amusement Park Worker
Upside: Free rides, all-you-can-eat cotton candy and park discounts
Wages: $7-$8/hr
Minimum age: 15
How to get this job: Check local parks’ websites. U.S. theme parks will hire close to 500,000 employees for the summer, according to David Mandt, spokesman for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
Job: Original Dells Experience Jet Boat Tour Guide
Upside: Great scenery and a chance to work on that tan
Skills you will develop: Communication skills and extensive training for piloting boats
Wages: $28/trip plus tips
Minimum Age: 15
How to get this job: Contact Original Dells Experience Jet Boat Tours at hello@dellsjetboats.com.
Job: Movie Theater Attendant
Upside: Free movies, popcorn and air conditioning
Wages: $7-$10/hr
Minimum Age: 15
How to get this job: Check with your local movie theater or drive-in theater.
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