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Employment Opportunities for Teens in South Florida Are on the Rise
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It's easy to think of working adults as the victims of the economic crunch, but what about local teenagers looking for work? How are things for this growing market of job seekers? The options may surprise you. Often skills earned by working part time are good for college transcripts and can help land internships in the future.
Employment Options for Ages 13-15
Baby Sitting-Caring for younger children for a few hours while their parents are out is a great way to get experience and build positive contacts. Keep in mind, CPR certification and training in child care classes are a wonderful selling point with parents. Often these classes are free for teens and the Red Cross or YMCA are good places to find a baby sitting classes.
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker-A growing area of employment is the animal sector with pet sitting becoming a growing cash opportunity. Many people are working harder and longer hours and pets are home for longer periods of time. Taking care of animals is less stress then caring for younger children and a good entrepreneurial gig. Start by placing signs in the neighborhood or asking a local pet store if you can leave a name and number for inquiring customers.
Yard & Lawn Worker-Helping elderly neighbors with their lawns or working on your own can give great experience to eventually move into lawn care as a lucrative summer or after-school job. Check with clients to see whether they require you to bring your own equipment (like a lawn mower or rake) or will allow you to use theirs. If you use your own equipment, factor these costs into your overall charge.
Tutoring- Put that love of science, math or a foreign language to good use and help others. Ask your favorite teacher or guidance counselor for the contact information of parents or elementary school teachers who need tutors. Junior level tutors typically charge anywhere from $10.00-$20.00 an hour. By offering time slots that are convenient like after school and weekends can make this a good cash position.
Employment Options for ages 16-19
Camp Counselor-For teenagers who are a little older and already have experience with child care, assistant coaching or tutoring, becoming a camp counselor is a good advancement. Children attend both day and overnight camps during the summer months and need responsible, fun teenagers to look up to. Especially if older teens have an area of expertise, such as dance, music or athletic skills, these are high demand qualities camps look to employ.
Lifeguard-Not only will you get a great tan as a lifeguard, you will probably have a lot of fun. Lifeguards often meet other young people who work at the pool, a perk of this position. If you enjoy swimming and you can take the required training courses to earn lifeguard certification, this position is definitely for you.
Office Assistant-Like so many of the jobs on this list, working as an office assistant can lead to great employment opportunities later in life. Learning on the job skills such as Excel, Powerpoint or phone etiquette can make it much easier to land an after high school job. Plus, working in an office may give you insight into potential career paths you could pursue.
Getting a boost on your Summer employment search will put you ahead of the competition.Try and spot “help wanted” signs, inquire at local community pools, resort or country clubs. Always be polite and presentable in your job search and send a thank you note to anyone who offers you guidance or assistance.
