Good Jobs for Teens Who Like Sports
Even though teens have a busy schedule with school and social engagements, getting a job in a field that interests them is a great idea. It looks great on a resume and will give them a taste of the work field. When it comes to teens who are into sports, there are numerous job opportunities to choose from.
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Camp Counselor
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Becoming a camp counselor is a popular choice for teens who like sports. There are tons of regular camps and sports camps that are always looking to hire people who have a passion and experience in the athletic arena. These jobs can be found at regular day camps and at those that are devoted specifically to sports.
Sport camps are great for teens who are interested in a specific sport such as baseball, cheerleading, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball or wrestling. Camps that specialize in a particular sport tend to have various types of positions available; these may involve coaching, instructing, assisting with plays and strategies, teaching the game fundamentals and more. It's worth noting that in general camps (not sport-specific), sports usually make up large parts of the campers' daily activities.
After-School Programs and Clubs
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Most towns have organizations and clubs (run by the school, town, or independently) that offer after-school recreational activities and sports. Places such as The Boys and Girls Club often have sports teams or related activities for kids to participate in. You can contact these programs to see if they're looking for coaches, instructors, equipment room managers, referees or other game day facilitators.
It's also worth contacting other schools (even colleges) in your area because they often need someone to help with rosters; equipment; field, court and locker room maintenance; ticket sales; and even snack stands. Some of these jobs may not allow you to take part in the sport, but you'll gain great experience and are likely to learn a thing or two.
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Additional Jobs for Teens Who Like Sports
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If there's an established sports team in your area that plays at a particular venue, you can look into the job positions they have available. For example, you can get a job collecting or selling tickets, promoting game day events, answering phones and doing other customer service types of duties, helping to mark the field, collecting balls, keeping the books and selling merchandise.
Working at a specialty sport or sport equipment shops is another great job option for teens. Many large stores, such as Target, K-mart and other department stores have sections devoted to athletic supplies and apparel; you can find a position working within that particular area of the store.
Job Search Methods
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There are a number of ways you can go about finding sports-related jobs. In addition to contacting the places mentioned above, the local paper and the Internet can serve as great resources. Additionally, if you have a contact of someone who works in the field, it's worth asking if you can shadow them for the day (they may also have an inside scoop on other employment opportunities). Below are some links to assist you.
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