Summer jobs for 14 year olds

[Anonymous]

My 14yo DD is desperate to find a part time job over the summer. I get the sense that lots of places do not employ teens that young - is that in fact the case? Would be grateful for any suggestions or pointers. I already know she can look for babysitting work.

[Anonymous]

pet care or yard work/gardening/watering for neighbors who are out of town

some day camps may still be hiring CITs

possibly tutoring, like reading and doing workbooks with ES age kids when parents don't want kids to lose skills over the summer

informal coaching/lessons based on skills - soccer, basketball, skateboarding

odd jobs - wash and vacuum cars, repair bikes, water plants, mend clothing, organize closets, simple painting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:pet care or yard work/gardening/watering for neighbors who are out of town

some day camps may still be hiring CITs

possibly tutoring, like reading and doing workbooks with ES age kids when parents don't want kids to lose skills over the summer

informal coaching/lessons based on skills - soccer, basketball, skateboarding

odd jobs - wash and vacuum cars, repair bikes, water plants, mend clothing, organize closets, simple painting

So no food, retail or other outlets would employ a 14yo?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:pet care or yard work/gardening/watering for neighbors who are out of town

some day camps may still be hiring CITs

possibly tutoring, like reading and doing workbooks with ES age kids when parents don't want kids to lose skills over the summer

informal coaching/lessons based on skills - soccer, basketball, skateboarding

odd jobs - wash and vacuum cars, repair bikes, water plants, mend clothing, organize closets, simple painting

So no food, retail or other outlets would employ a 14yo?

Our pool employes 14y olds to be gate guards (check pool passes when guestes arrive.)

[Anonymous]

Too many restrictions for kids that age that companies won’t bother.

[Anonymous]

Green houses will sometimes hire that young.

[Anonymous]

pools
babysitting
camps

[Anonymous]

Babysitting or pet sitting/house sitting is likely her best bet.

[Anonymous]

Arlington County has openings for Recreation Activities Assistants where the minimum age is 14 (It's on Indeed). I could've sworn that Fairfax County Rec Centers had posted jobs for assistants for adapted swim classes where 14 year olds could apply, but I can't find those anymore.

[Anonymous]

Does she play any sports? My son has had some success doing private soccer training and tennis lessons. He is generally good with younger kids.

[Anonymous]

Older teens have difficulty finding jobs, OP. If your kid finds something, just be grateful.

[Anonymous]

Older teens have difficulty finding jobs, OP.

Really? The camp where my son is a CIT (he is only 14) keeps sending out emails that they are desperately seeking counselors (must be at least 16). Or are you just referencing non-camp jobs?

[Anonymous]

Hostess at mom and pop restaurant.

[Anonymous]

She can work at the Watermine in Reston. They hire 14 year olds.

[Anonymous]

Mine refs hockey