5 Part-Time Jobs You Never Considered

5 Part-Time Jobs You Never Considered UBER drivers can range in age.Image via thestar.com UBER allows you to work on your own time with no commitment or deadlines. Drivers choose what times and what days they want to work. The ability to set your own schedule is crucial for college students. Driver requirements oblige applicants to be at least 21, own a 2000 car or newer, and pass a background check. Depending on the city, the UBER car may have to be at least a 2005 model. In addition, all drivers are required to have some form of insurance. Most commercial driving jobs necessitate their drivers to get a Commercial Driver’s License. Getting a CDL means taking classes that cost anywhere from $100-$300+. A college student would not be able to afford such a program. With UBER, this is not the case. Driving for UBER is a cheap, flexible option to make money while in school. The only drawbacks are the age requirement and whether or not you have a car. Independent Sales Consultant Freelancing for companies is an attractive option for working in college. Freelancing means you are self-employed and temporarily work for a business. If you are into retail, but do not want to sit behind a register or fold clothes all day, this is the job for you. Securing a client is easy because you already self-provide computer access and transportation. Businesses typically offer commission between 10 and 25 percent, which is better than minimum wage for serving food to your classmates. Like the social media assistant, potential workers will need experience with technology and communications. You must also be able to deal with frequent rejection. Despite being repeatedly turned down, sales consultants should always be kind, enthusiastic, polite, and motivated. The job is harder than it looks. The company Vector Marketing offers students sales jobs with flexible schedules. Future workers have to complete a three-day training session prior to starting. However, it is important to take into consideration that not all companies provide sales jobs compatible with college students. Do some research before applying. Fitness Instructor All campuses have a gym open to students, so why not work and exercise at the same time? If you already visit the gym regularly and take fitness classes, you can do the same thing, just earning some cash in return. Since the job is through the school, the hours are arranged around your class schedule. Pay is usually around $10-$15, well above minimum wage. The only catch is that fitness instructors have to be certified. Depending on the program you participate in, becoming certified can become expensive. Look up and compare different programs before joining. Instructors can teach all sorts of classes covering exercises like aerobics, yoga, or cycling.Image via fityaf.com Once you are good to go, instructors can also teach private classes, earning you double the money. Not only is the job flexible and potentially high paying, you are getting in better shape every time you work. Athletic Team Manager An interest in sports can open the door for becoming a student assistant or manager for your college’s football, basketball, or soccer team. The options are endless. Your week typically means spending 20-40 hours with the sports program you work for. Managers attend all practices and games, proving to be vital to the team’s function. Jobs range from refereeing during practice, clock keeping, and recording players’ stats. Luckily, most teams have more than one manager so the tasks are split up. Even during the off-season, student managers play a role in recruitment. They also help condition the existing players to keep them in shape. It really is a year-round job. Depending on the college you attend, managing may be only voluntary. Do some research to find out how much the wage is.