| Many of our youth would love a job that allows them | | | | weekdays and weekends so you can fit everyone in. |
| to have some extra spending cash. Parents don't | | | | Keeping track of your schedule is very important too |
| have an unlimited supply of it to provide them with | | | | because you want to make sure you don't forget |
| what they want for clothing, video games, hanging | | | | about lessons you have committed yourself to. |
| out with friends, music, and more. Not everyone is | | | | When you offer skateboarding lessons, you need to |
| old enough to get a job but what if you can make | | | | customize them to fit your students. Some of them |
| some money doing something you already enjoy? It | | | | may love the idea of riding a skateboard but they |
| is possible for you to make money providing | | | | never have before. They will need to start with the |
| skateboarding lessons. Chances are there are plenty | | | | very basics. Others will have those basics mastered |
| of people around that would sign up for them and | | | | but want to learn tricks or new riding methods. Make |
| gladly pay. | | | | sure you listen to what their needs are so that you |
| You need to get yourself organized though if you | | | | can teach them the right moves and methods. |
| want to be successful. Think about how much time | | | | Make a commitment to use proper safety equipment |
| you want to dedicate to skateboarding lessons. You | | | | when you give skateboarding lessons too. You |
| also want to think about how much to charge. You | | | | definitely want to set a good example for your |
| want to make it worth your while but at the same | | | | students. In fact, you should also be making sure |
| time affordable. Keep in mind that many of your | | | | they have what they need. Refuse to teach anyone |
| students will have to cover this expense on their | | | | that isn't taking the safety aspect of this sport |
| own. Now you are ready to start advertising. There | | | | seriously. |
| are many methods you use that are free as well as | | | | Keep in mind that people will learn how to skateboard |
| some that don't cost very much to use. | | | | at their own speed. You need to be patient and you |
| For example you can ask to hang up fliers at local | | | | need to offer plenty of encouragement. Find a quite |
| skate parks and bulletin boards. Focus on places | | | | location where these lessons can be done without |
| where your target market would go such as movie | | | | interruptions from other people. That way both of |
| stores, arcades, and even sporting good stores. You | | | | you can focus on what you are attempting to |
| can also place ads in local newspapers for a low cost. | | | | accomplish. |
| Don't forget to tell your friends and family about | | | | Use your skills relating to skateboarding as well as |
| your efforts so they can pass the word along as | | | | your love of the sport to make some money. You |
| well. | | | | may be trying to save up to get a new skateboard |
| While you will have the flexibility with this type of job | | | | or some great accessories for the one you already |
| to work when you want, you will get the most | | | | have. Teaching other people how to skateboard can |
| benefit from it if you are willing to go with the | | | | be a great way for you to that money faster. At |
| schedule other people have. Some may wish to learn | | | | the same time you will be able to feel good about |
| skateboarding in the early mornings while others will | | | | knowing you helped others to learn enough to really |
| want to in the evening. Try to be open to both | | | | start enjoying the sport themselves. |