13 Coolest Part-time Jobs for Students

If you find that you have some spare time and need some extra cash, why not consider working part-time? A few paid hours on the weekends can amount to just enough for that cute pair of Levi’s or a few extra movies with your friends. Whatever reason you have for finding work, take a look first at some of the coolest part-time jobs for students our age!

Tutoring
There are always kids struggling with homework. As long as you aren’t one of them, go ahead and start a tutoring service! A few flyers proclaiming your superior intellectual skills will help you find quite a few willing students. Tutoring is flexible in terms of time, and the experience of helping out others can be very rewarding.

Sales Associate
Working at a favourite store is one of the most popular part-time job choices for teens. Since such a placement entitles you to employee discounts and first dibs on new merchandise, why wouldn’t you go for it?

Sandwich Artist
Making sandwiches at your local Subway or Quiznos is straightforward work with reasonable pay. This position requires little or no experience making it a great starter job. As a bonus, you acquire the skills needed to making the perfect sub.

Barista
It seems that Starbucks and other coffee shops are always in need of new employees. That’s good news for you! Think about it, being a barista means you get to make drinks – and drink unlimited numbers of caffeinated treats. Although this job usually pays minimum wage, being surrounded by sweet coffee aromas can never be a bad thing!

Lifeguard
If you have the right certification and training, consider becoming a lifeguard at your local pool. While watching people swim may not be the most exciting job in the world, it sure is leisurely. Remember, you’re paid by the hour! As a plus, lifeguards have been deemed “cool” by pop culture. Prepare for gasps of admiration from others as you reveal your occupation.  

Community Centre Worker
There are many monotonous jobs in the world; this is not one of them. Working at a community centre is always something to be excited about. Whether you are coaching sports for youth or taking care of kids in the drop-in program, there’s always something new going on. The infectious energy that community centre users have will always bring a smile to your face.

Movie Theatre Cast Member
You don’t need a lot of experience; there isn’t a lot of pressure. But the real reason that makes this cool is the fact that as a cast member, you have unlimited access to movies while on the job.

Babysitter
A classic favourite of teens and preteens everywhere, babysitting is still one cool job. Looking after children is an excellent way to learn responsibility and looks great on a first resumé.

Theme Park Crew Member
With screaming kids, roller coasters, cotton candy, and game booths all around you, “fun” is the only word possible to describe a job at a theme park near you! Because these places usually employ a huge number of young people, it’s also easy to meet new friends when working as a crew member.

Reporter
Local newspapers may be looking for fresh ideas and articles from someone in the community. As long as you are able to meet the deadline, writing your story is completely according to your schedule. This is a chance to express your ideas while gaining valuable writing experience at the same time.

Pet Store Worker
While performing the ordinary tasks of stocking shelves and helping customers, a pet store worker gets to interact with a variety of critters from chinchillas to tarantulas. It’s an animal lover’s paradise.

Library Assistant
This is a quiet job for anyone who loves a good book. The task of putting books in the right place on the right shelf is easy and devoid of pressure. Getting to know the library and having easy access to books may not be a bad idea if you have an upcoming research project.

Kitchen Worker
Do you have aspirations of becoming a top chef? If so, this position is your first step towards achieving that dream. Working in a kitchen is one eye-opening experience. You’ll learn the right way to chop vegetables and other such practical skills. If you’re lucky, you may even get to become familiar with some of the head chef’s famous recipes.