Someone looking for a fun summer job has lots of options; in fact, there 
are many jobs that are only available during the summertime. Check out 
a gathering of ideas for exciting summer jobs, and get a head start 
on planning yours.
Camp Counselor 
A recreation 
worker, or more specifically, a camp counselor, is responsible 
for arranging games and activities for campers of various ages. A person 
has the choice of working in a day camp where kids are there for the 
duration of the morning and afternoon. Or, someone can sign up to be 
a camp counselor at a camp ground where kids stay overnight for several 
weeks. Camp counselors for young children and teenagers should be energetic 
and have plenty of creative ideas for games. For anyone who likes being 
a positive influence on kids, a job as a camp counselor can be very 
rewarding. Plus, participating in boating, swimming, races, and scavenger 
hunts with a group of kids feels a lot more like play than it does work.
Concession 
Stand Worker in an Amusement Park 
An individual who loves to people-watch would enjoy a summer job as 
a concession stand worker at a large amusement park. The person would 
have the chance to meet a variety of people and speak with folks from 
different areas of the country. In many cases, a worker at an amusement 
park gets a discount on rides and other attractions there. The bustling, 
entertaining atmosphere of an amusement park makes working there seem 
like more of a fun adventure than a job.
Lifeguard at 
a Swimming Pool 
Of course, a person must have the training to work as a lifeguard at 
a swimming pool, but many public swimming pools provide that training 
to interested candidates. A lifeguard gets to sit out in the sun all 
afternoon and watch people’s activities in the pool. Though a lifeguard 
must remain diligent about the safety of everyone in the pool, he or 
she would likely get the chance to swim during breaks and meet a lot 
of new friends over the course of the summer.
Ground Maintenance 
Worker 
Cutting grass, planting flowers, and keeping track of the condition 
of a piece of property are just some of the tasks of a grounds maintenance worker. This job is ideal for someone who 
enjoys staying outside in the warm summer months. Plus, the physical 
activity of this job can help a person to stay in shape without having 
to go to the gym! Also, the person gets the satisfaction of planting 
and nurturing flowers and plants on the property. Universities and parks 
are just two of the places where maintenance grounds workers are necessary. 
This job is perfect for people who like to see the positive results 
of their daily work efforts!
Guide at a Local Zoo
The summertime months are a very busy time for zoos. Consequently, zoos 
bring on plenty of new hires to work during those months. A guide at 
the zoo leads groups of visitors on trips around the zoo and points 
out features of various exhibits. Not only does the person get to meet 
new people in this unique summer job, he or she gets the opportunity 
to learn about a collection of wild animals! Of course, being outdoors 
on peaceful summer days is also a plus of this job. By the end of a 
summer of work at a zoo, a person has more knowledge about animals and 
their habits.
 
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About the Author
This article was written by Magnus Keith on 
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