One of the most popular summer jobs for local students is working as lifeguards. Students spend long days by the pool ensuring safety, helping younger swimmers and staying alert during busy summer afternoons. Although the job comes with serious responsibility, many students enjoy the fast paced environment and the opportunity to work with friends. 

“I am super excited to start working as a lifeguard this year. I’m also happy that I am able to work with some of my friends this summer and my twin brother is also working with me as well,” said Addie Schreiber, sophomore. 

For many students, summer jobs are more than just earning money. They are also opportunities to become role models for younger kids. Several high school students spend their summer coaching swim lessons or swim teams for children who are just learning the basics of swimming. From teaching kids how to float to helping them gain their confidence to dive off of the blocks, student coaches play an important role in helping younger swimmers improve their skills. 

Teaching younger kids and sometimes being challenging, especially when the kids get upset or nervous. But this is teaching our student coaches to build patience and leadership skills. Many coaches also enjoy watching children improve throughout the summer and become more confident and faster in the water. 

“I’ve been a swim coach for the past two years, we practice everyday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with all different age groups. I also really like coaching at the swim meets but it can be very stressful when a kid doesn’t know when they are swimming or misses a race,” said Jonathan Hurley, senior. 

Other students are spending their summers at their local ice rinks helping young kids learn how to skate and play hockey. Whether they are trying skating or demonstrating drills, student instructors help create a welcoming environment for young players. Hockey instructors often work long hours on the ice, but many students say the experience is rewarding because they are able to share the sport that they love. 

“I’ve been an assistant coach in hockey helping younger kids learn how to skate. I get paid really well and the shifts are around four hours long. The best part is I’m working with my hockey coach who taught me when I was learning how to skate,” said Charlie Tornabene, sophomore.

Although summer jobs may look different for every student, they all have a different purpose and different experiences. From lifeguarding,coaching swim teams and coaching little kids how to skate, high school students are using their summer to gain responsibility and make a positive impact in their community.   

Click this link to check out some summer job ideas: Summer Jobs.