by Christina Pomoni

Created on: April 23, 2010

Getting a summer job is a great way to acquire valuable experience and gain some extra money. Especially when combined with traveling the world and exploring the unknown, an adventurous summer job is much more than a way to increase your income. Meeting new places, living unforgettable experiences, enjoying cross-cultural communication and employing in-depth self discovery are only some of the wonderful opportunities one gets in adventurous summer jobs.

So, if you have ever dreamt of a summer escape while getting compensated for it, here are some of the most intriguing and adventurous summer jobs.

Flying Fish

Flying Fish is one of the most popular and amusing places to begin. Combining qualified guidance with worldwide destinations, Flying Fish promises to make your dreams come true and earn money working as a sailing, diving, surfing, water skiing or snowboard instructor. Professional trainers offer you the chance to travel to the United States, Australia, U.K., Greece and Canada to turn your favorite summer and winter sports into a profitable career. Even if you have no previous experience, Flying Fish runs courses lasting from two to twenty-one weeks that will qualify you as an expert sports instructor.

Moreover, you can easily combine a water sports course with a professional yacht training increasing your career opportunities. All you need to do is find a job as a yacht skipper to the most amazing and luxurious yachts and travel all around the world.

What makes Flying Fish unique is that you gain access to a global recruitment service challenging yourself, boosting your team spirit and building a strong resume. Additionally, Flying Fish promises to help you find the job that best suits your needs through commercials, and annual yachting racing events

AAVE

Qualified by the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA), the AAVE takes adventure-based jobs to a higher level. Through the AAVE you can travel to the United States, Alaska, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Africa, Asia and Europe working as a trip leader. Enhance each trip assisting 12-16 teenagers to learn all about travelling, adventure abilities, dexterity to cope with difficult outdoor conditions and team spirit. Guide teen groups to enjoy everlasting experiences such as camping, mountaineering, canoe/kayak, backpacking, surfing, mountain-biking, windsurfing and horseback-riding.

A professional senior leader will always be by your side to help you through and advance your own leadership skills. Besides high pay rate, the AAVE offers housing, board and a bonus weekly salary. The only limitation is that candidates should be at least 21, able to work with teenagers and travel lovers.

Subway Watersports

Subway Watersports is a highly distinctive agency that takes you to the astonishing Caribbean islands. Their training courses enable you to become not just an experienced scuba diver but a PADI certified Divemaster. Learn all the inside tips and secrets of running your own small business and managing it to make it thrive. Their training programs last from four to eight weeks and include housing, meals, efficient diving training, proper use of scuba diving equipment and full instructions to make your business dream come true.

Overall, summer jobs are your opportunity to escape from your daily routine and working anxiety. In particular, adventurous summer jobs are a great way to steam off your adrenaline, open up your mind, visit new places, meet a ton of different people and civilizations and increase your income. At the end of the day, there’s nothing really to lose. So, just give it a shot!

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