KUSA — Whether it’s to keep themselves occupied, help pay bills, or simply because their parents said they had to, many teens are looking for summer jobs and there are plenty of opportunities here in Colorado!
Here are some:
The City of Denver
Lifeguarding
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Starting rate: $10.50/hour
- Opportunities to earn time and a half with your Water Safety Instructor Certification to teach swim classes
Hiring Events:
- April 10, 2018, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Hiawatha Davis Rec Center
- May 5, 2018, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Montclair Rec Center
More Information:
- Call 720-913-5673 or email erica.frontz@denvergov.org
- Call 720-865-0660 or email aquaticsjobs@denvergov.org
Recreation Assistant
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Starting rate: $10.20
Golf Cart Attendant
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Starting Rate: $10.20-$13.97/hour
Golf Sales Associate
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Starting Rate: $10.79-$14.78/hour
You can find more information and apply for these jobs on the City of Denver's website.
The City of Aurora
Lifeguarding
- Pay up to $10.20/hour
- Training/certificates:
- Lifeguard training
- Standard first aid and CPR-PR certification or equivalent program certification
- Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred)
You can find more information and apply for these jobs on the City of Aurora's website.
The City of Thornton
Lifeguarding
- Starting Rate: $10.60/hr
Youth Program Leaders
- Starting Rate: $10.20/hr
Other Positions: Golf Course Workers; Parks Workers
You can find more information and apply for these jobs on the City of Thornton's website.
No matter what city you are in, these sorts of opportunities should be available on their main website.
Elitch Gardens
A variety of job opportunities
- Must be at least 16 years old to apply
- “Elitch Gardens has many positions for applicants who are 18 years of age and older and a limited number of positions for applicants who are 16 years of age and older.”
- Contact Human Resources at 303-595-0880 or EG-HR@ElitchGardens.com with any questions
- More information is available on the Elitch Gardens website.
Water World
A variety of job opportunities
- Applicants must be outgoing, friendly and willing to offer outstanding guest service
- All Water World lifeguards must be certified (certification classes held here on site).
- See job summaries online for minimum ages, rates of pay and more information for each position
- To find more information on these jobs, or to apply, check out the Water World website.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
A variety of job and internship opportunities
For information on possible jobs or internships, check out the Denver Museum of Nature & Science website.
