Most college students always need the extra cash. Apart from the daily living expenses, school projects, books, and other requirements cost a lot of money. Not all college students have allowances and scholarships to help with the costs. But balancing a regular day job while studying is a little tedious. A part-time job is a perfect way to earn while going through college.

What is a Part-time Job?

A part-time job requires fewer than 30-35 hours a week. It can vary depending on the agreement between the employer and the worker, as well as the position. Currently, a lot of good-paying part-time jobs are available to college students. A college student with a regular academic load can squeeze in a few hours of part-time work in their schedule. 

Although it is easy, searching for a part-time job that meets your needs can be a bit confusing. There are several things one should consider when choosing a part-time job. First is the pay. It is the reason you are doing a part-time job in the first place. Make sure the compensation you receive is equal to the tasks you do. Aside from the pay, you should consider its impact on your studies and mental health as well. College is a lot of work already. A mentally exhausting part-time job may be detrimental to your studies. Next, it is advisable to look for jobs related to your field of study. However, If you want to learn a versatile set of skills, you may try different occupations. Whether it's babysitting or bartending, it should provide you with great learning and valuable work experience. 

If you're a student-athlete, you may consider your passion for sports when looking for a job. A sports-related part-time job is a way to earn extra money. Researching about the types of jobs available can help ease the stress. Here is a list of sports-related gigs you may consider earning extra money from: 

Sports Trainer/Coach for Kids

A sports coach trains athletes. As a student-athlete, you can coach and train kids on the sport you are playing, such as baseball or soccer. Teaching them the basics and helping them understand the rules of the game is the main task. But if you're coaching kids with basic training already, your job may be different. You need to assess their talent to set up specific training to help improve their athletic skills and abilities. You track their performance and guide them in fine-tuning their techniques. One of the perks of being a sports trainer for kids is being able to schedule training sessions to fit your academic calendar. The pay is good as well. Hourly charge for coaching starts at $10 per child.

Fitness Trainer

Personal trainers create fitness programs tailor-fit for their clients. A student-athlete like you knows proper exercise techniques and can demonstrate them. You can teach clients, check their progress once in a while, and modify their regimen to meet their needs and fitness levels. You provide them with the resources to aid them while motivating them to achieve their fitness goals. The average hourly wage of a fitness trainer is $20.

Product Tester

A product reviewer tests and examines products for free before it hits the market. A student-athlete like you is perfect for trying out upcoming sports apparel, products, and equipment. All you need is to do is try the products and provide honest feedback. $18 is the average hourly rate for a product tester. Though some companies might pay less than that, you get the products for free which can help lessen your expenses. 

Sports Writing

A student-athlete like you can consider sports writing too. This kind of job is easy for most college students with writing skills, adequate knowledge in sports, a computer, and good internet connectivity. One of the advantages is you can write at a time that’s favorable to you, without jeopardizing your studies. You can write an article on a wide range of topics. You can even write about your experiences and earn from them. A sportswriter writes informative yet entertaining content about the sports industry. Stories and articles about games coverage, sports teams, athletes, and coaches are what you will write. It is easy for a student-athlete like you to go to games and interview other athletes since you participate in sporting events. The pay is usually per article. For a 500-word write-up, you can earn as low as $5 for rudimentary content, up to $100 for a well-researched one.

Modeling

Models earn money from their names, image, and likeness. A physically fit student-athlete like you can try modeling. There are different types of modeling jobs you can get into. You can be a fitness model, a parts model, or a promotional model. A fitness model has a body with toned muscles and definitions. Usually, a fitness model has less body fat but weighs more because of the muscle bulk. An active student-athlete can fit the bill. Parts model is chosen based on a particular body part needed by the client. Body parts like the hands, legs, chest, and lips are the usual client demands. Some agencies represent parts models only. You can try sending your photo folio to them. While a promotional model needs to be physically attractive, they have to have an engaging character too. The job is to attract customers to a product or service by personally interacting with them. They do live demos to the consumers as well as provide information about the product. They usually work during trade shows and demo events at shopping malls, clubs, and other public places.

These are some of the jobs you can do as a student-athlete. You can research and try others as well. Remember, choose a part-time job that is financially rewarding without sacrificing your academic studies.