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