How Teens In Billings Can Find Summer Job Opportunities

Summer will be here soon, and for many teens, it's time to make some money. My fourteen-year-old asked me to help her create her first resume over the weekend, as she's preparing to apply for a job at an ice cream shop. She's excited to start making her own money, and I'm proud she's taking the initiative.

Jobs are limited for younger teens; many companies have a minimum age of 16. However, the City of Billings Parks & Recreation Department has several seasonal summer job positions for teens, including as young as 14.

Cheer and Dance Camp Instructors - Minimum age 16

These positions are short-term, but could be a lot of fun for the right people. Pay Rate is $15.50–$17.50 per hour (DOE). Two positions are available. Work Schedule: July 20 - July 23

Pool Concessions/Cashier Positions - Minimum age 14

Pay Rate is $13.00 per hour, with 20 positions available. Work Schedule: Varies. Preferred Dates: May 26-August 31

Lifeguards/Learn to Swim Instructors - Minimum age 16

The City needs a whopping 65 lifeguards/swim instructors. Pay Rate is $16.00–$17.00 per hour. Preferred Dates: May 26-August 31

Sports Camp Counselors - Minimum age 15

Five positions are available for this job, with a pay rate of $15.00–$17.00/hour. Work Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preferred Dates: May 28-August 7

Summer Camp Counselors - Minimum age 15

Pay rate is $15.00–$17.00/hour. The Work Schedule entails 30 - 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Typical day is 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Preferred Dates: May 28-August 28.

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Lead Summer Camp Counselors - Minimum age 17

Pay is $16.00–$18.00/hour. The Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, 30 to 40 hours/week. Max of 40 hours per week. Preferred Dates: May 11-August 28

Tennis Instructors - Minimum age 16

If your kid has mad tennis skills, this could be a perfect summer job. Pay is $14.50–$16.50/hour (DOE). Work Schedule is Monday through Thursday mornings, 8:00 a.m. to noon, and evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preferred Dates: May 28-August 14th.

For those who are at least 18 years old, Parks & Rec has a ton of other seasonal summer jobs, from mowers nd herbicide applicators, to a cemetery attendant.

One fun job really stood out to me: Rock Band Camp Instructor. They need three of them for the summer school of rock, and the pay isn't terrible either, at $25 hour.

See all 27 seasonal jobs HERE.

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Source: Teens as Young as 14 Can Score Summer Jobs with Billings Parks Department

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