Find a Great Summer Job in Salt Lake City

School will be out soon, and hundreds of students will be looking for ways to fund their summer fun. Check out these hot spots and secure a great summer job.

1. Operate rides, take tickets, or get paid to play games at Utah's theme park, Lagoon. It's a great way to meet people, work out in the sun, and have flexible hours. Job openings and details can be found at www.lagoonpark.com.

2. Be a lifeguard or teach swimming lessons at one of the many water parks in the area. It's a great way to make money and work on your tan. First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

Lagoon-A-Beach
www.lagoonpark.com
800-748-5246

Raging Waters
www.ragingwatersutah.com
801-972-3300

Seven Peaks
www.sevenpeaks.com
801-373-8777

SCERA Pool
www.orem.org
801-724-3751

3. Love kids? Become a nanny for one of the thousands of families in Utah. Previous experience, background checks, and/or travel may be required.

Nanny Locators
www.nannylocators.com/utah

4. Sports nut? Get involved in your local community and get paid to be an official. Most cities employ teenagers and young adults to officiate in their community T-ball, baseball, basketball, flag football, and soccer games. Contact your city hall for details.

5. Celebrate Earth Day everyday, and work for a lawn care service. It's a great job for morning people (who still want to have some play time in the afternoon), as most lawn care services work in the mornings and early afternoons. For a complete list of lawn care companies, visit lawncaredirectory.com.

6. Cool off by working at one of the 11 Super Sonic Car Wash locations along the Wasatch front. For more details, visit www.supersoniccarwash.com.
7. Be a caddy, or work in the club house at one of Utah's 35 golf courses - a job with lots of perks for the avid golfer. For a full list of websites and phone numbers, visit www.go-utah.com.

8. Want a desk job? Hit the local classifieds at www.jobs.utah.gov, www.slc-classifieds.com, or harktheherald.com.