Top Places for Part Time Jobs in Destin, FL

Destin, Florida is a summer vacation hot spot, leaving many jobs to be filled during the summer. Even if you are a "snowbird" and vacation here during the winter, there are numerous part time jobs available.

BIG KAHUNAS

To begin with, Big Kahuna's Water park is the best spot for a teen to work. Some of the usual openings are for lifeguards, ride attendants, food court workers, cashiers, maintenance, and landscapers. Base pay is between $8 and $9 an hour. There is higher pay if you have a leadership position. A detailed description and application are available at

SANDESTIN RESORT

The Resort at Sandestin offers jobs each summer for its golf course and resort. The applications and job openings are posted in January each year. So, if you are serious about a certain opening, don't wait! Usual openings involve golf operations, restaurant help, housekeeping, and marina aids. By being employed at Sandestin Resort, you will be given free bike rentals, free tennis passes, as well as discounts on food, golf fees, and at retail shops.

BASS PRO SHOPS

If you visit BassPro.com and hit the career link, you will find a list of job openings for their Destin retail store. There will almost always be openings there. Right now, there are ads for salesmen, cashiers, managers, and in stock and receiving. If there's a job you like, you can hit the apply button at the end of the job description and apply online. My word of advice is for you to have experience or at least a slight interest in hunting, fishing, and/or boating to work in this environment.

HARBORWALK BOAT MATE

There are many, many charter boats lining the docks at Harborwalk, beneath the Destin Bridge. During peak fishing season, early spring through the end of October, boats will be booked solid. That means many boats are going to need lots of help from mates on their trips. Mates are paid in tips, usually 20% of the cost of a trip, and are responsible for all the fishing aspects. They get bait, cut bait, bait hooks, make rigs, offer advice and aid to the anglers aboard, as well as clean the boat and clean and fillet the fish once back at the dock. It is imperative to know Florida's Gulf species, tactics, and regulations. Many trips run half days, full days, and overnighters. Sun exposure should be a worry for some people since mates are out in the sun most of the day.

ASSOCIATED CONTENT

Don't worry about getting up with the sun, getting dressed up, and rushing to work. Work from home! Associated Content is the perfect part time job. Although you won't get rich writing articles here, you will make a substantial amount of extra cash each week. A computer with an Internet connection and a Paypal account are required. Typical payout is between $8-10. Visit www.associatedcontent.com and sign up! www.bigkahunas.com . Before you apply, let me just tell you that during the summer, the water park gets extremely busy, and the hot sun doesn't make things easier.