Jobs For Teens in Washington

Washington State offers a great variety of things to do for people of all ages, teenagers included. There are all sorts of outdoor activities to enjoy, to include whale watching trips, and visits to places like Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens, and Riverfront Park in Spokane. There are sporting events and museums along the coast. Teens in Seattle can visit the Pike Place Market and the space needle, and we cannot overlook the opportunity for root beer tasting! For teenagers in Washington who are interested in employment, the 5.8% state unemployment rate should not get in the way of their job search.

If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Washington that don't allow you to work for traditional employers.  Of course, if you're 14 or 15 years old you can get a work permit in Washington, but otherwise there isn't too much information on this page that will help you.  With that being said, if you're under 16 years of age and don't have a work permit, please select the appropriate age below to find jobs that suit your age group.

If you're under 16 years old, your job options are different. Please select your age below:
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Lead Camp Counselor – Full Time – Summer Seasonal

Location: Reston Company Name: Common Ground Child Care
Job Description: We provide free first aid/CPR and/or lifeguard training! This position can start as early as mid … Duties Lead Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of the School Age Program …

Assistant Camp Counselor – Full Time – Summer Seasonal

Location: Reston Company Name: Common Ground Child Care
Job Description: We provide free first aid/CPR and/or lifeguard training! This position can start as early as mid … Duties Lead Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of the School Age Program …

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Alexandria Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Counselor , you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

Location: Alexandria Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Our Camp Counselor positions have the potential to serve as competitively paid internships that … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Host/Hostess

Location: Alexandria Company Name: Della J’s
Job Description: Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred * Friendly and outgoing personality * Excellent communication skills * Ability to meet the physical demands of the position …

Host / Hostess (PT/FT)

Location: Washington Company Name: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Washington, D.C.
Job Description: … Hostess must be able to carry natural conversation with Guests without sounding scripted or … Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc. * Must be able …

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Fairfax Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Counselor , you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

Location: Fairfax Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Our Camp Counselor positions have the potential to serve as competitively paid internships that … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Host/Hostess

Location: Washington Company Name: STK Washington DC
Job Description: Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed * Thank guests as they leave and invite them to … host staff and opening and serving wine, when needed * Other duties as assigned * Perform all …

Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Alexandria Company Name: Goldfish Swim School- Alexandria
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Falls Church Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Falls Church
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

High School Technical Dir. & Theatre Arts Teacher (2024-2025)

Location: Washington Company Name: Georgetown Day School
Job Description: Host regular production meetings and attend periodic department or divisional meetings as required … Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, school counselors and administrators regarding …

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Reston Company Name: Goldfish Swim School of Reston
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

Host/Hostess

Location: Silver Spring Company Name: Jackmont Hospitality
Job Description: Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc. * Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests Powered …

Host/Hostess

Location: District Heights Company Name: Jackmont Hospitality
Job Description: Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc. * Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests Powered …

Host/Hostess

Location: Greenbelt Company Name: Jackmont Hospitality
Job Description: Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc. * Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests Powered …

Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard – Starting Pay $17/hr

Location: Gaithersburg Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Gaithersburg
Job Description: Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor. Certifications: * Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 60 …

Swim Instructor / Lifeguard – Starting Pay $18/hr

Location: Gaithersburg Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Gaithersburg
Job Description: Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor. * Prior experience as lifeguard preferred, but not required * Swimming experience preferred not required – we …

Summer Day Camp Director

Location: Alexandria Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Director , you will be the go-to person for all things camp at your specific country club … as needed (lifeguard certification not required) * Work with and supervise counselors in a …

Busser

Location: Washington Company Name: STK Washington DC
Job Description: BUSSER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensure that all beverage are prepared to maintain the quality … Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer …