Summer Jobs for Teens that Provide Quick Cash

School is out, and the summer parties are heating up. Everyone wants to go on a rockin' vacation or just have the money to live it up at home, but summer can be a difficult time to find a job. Most employers don't want to hire a teenager in the summer because they'll be left looking for a replacement when school starts. So what are the best jobs for students in the summer? Try these ideas to rake in some quick cash this summer.

1. Go Green
There's one job that never ends in the heat of summer. Everyone needs someone to mow their lawns. Start in your neighborhood, by going door to door and offering to mow grass for a reasonable price. Most people would be happy to pay $15 or $20 if the job is done right. If you can mow the yard in an hour, then you're making almost three times as much as working for minimum wage at the local fast food joint.

2. Water Works

When the sun is blazing, everyone craves a cold bottle of water. Go to your local discount warehouse, such as Costco or Sam's Club and buy a large case of bottled water. Put them in a cooler full of ice and head to the park. You'll find plenty of families that are parched and looking for something cold to drink. Sell the water cheap (try $1 per bottle) and you'll make yourself a hefty profit!

3. Theme Parks

What's better than spending your summer at a theme park? Most of these places are packed in the summer and will hire teenagers to work for the summer. You'll get a great tan and free rides to all your favorite roller coasters. It doesn't get much better than that!

4. Bikini Watchers

If you love life by the pool, consider being a lifeguard. The certification doesn't take long and you can spend your whole summer getting paid to sit by the pool. Most lifeguards make good money and they make lots of friends by sitting in the respected lifeguard tower. This job would be optimal for the party animals who want their nights free to hang out with friends.

5. Babysitting

The old standby for teen jobs will never fail you. Even if you don't want to baby-sit everyday, you can always do this on the side for some extra mad money. Today's baby-sitters generally charge around $10 per hour. That's not too bad to hang out with some little kids while they play outside or swim at the pool. If you love kids, you could start your own day camp for the kids in your neighborhood. Provide snacks, games, and movies for a reasonable weekly fee. Most parents would appreciate the childcare and the kids will love hanging out with a cool teenager!

6. Mall Rat

If you love to shop, then check with the elderly people in your community. Some older folks will pay someone to run their errands. They may need you to shop for groceries, clothing, or gifts. This is a great way to help out someone in your neighborhood and make some money at the same time.

7. Sell Where You Shop

Are you looking for a discount to the store you love most? Apply for a job! Even though retail jobs may not pay the best, the discounts can make up for the difference. If you buy all your clothes from a particular store, apply there. If you love sports, apply at your local sporting goods shop. If you're addicted to the Xbox, then apply at the gaming store. Apply at the stores that appeal to your own taste and interest.

8. Summer Camps

Search the internet for summer camps. You can find all kinds of jobs in these summer hot spots. Whether you want to work in the air-conditioned cafeteria or out in the sun doing pool maintenance, summer camps will have a job for you!

9. Ice Cream Vendor

Ask anybody over age 30 and you'll hear stories about the beloved ice cream truck that did circles through the neighborhood in the summertime. If you have a huge cooler, consider starting your own ice cream route. Sell frozen treats at parks, shopping malls, or in the neighborhood. You will be amazed at how many people will pay for ice cream in the summer!

10. Yard Sale Guru

If you have access to a pickup truck, charge a small fee to haul off your neighbors' junk. Collect everyone's junk and turn it into a massive yard sale. If you have two yard sales each month, you can easily make enough cash to get you through the summer. If you don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to stage a yard sale, then try selling people's stuff on Ebay.

No matter how you plan to spend your summer, make sure you find a way to finance your fun. Try one or all of these summer jobs to fill your pockets with the cash you need to keep your summer fun going until school starts again.