Offseason Pay Day: 10 Summer Jobs College Football Athletes Would Be Perfect for

Between the end of the spring semester of college and the beginning of fall practice, there is a gap which the average college football player must fill.

For the college student that is not on scholarship, this usually involves a summer job of some sort.

This list gives you the 10 jobs that college football players would find to be well-suited to their talents.

10. Construction Worker

It seems obvious.

While the construction business is not exactly booming in today's economy, if it ever gets back up, a plethora of jobs will be available.

The guys could learn to do everything from picking up trash to laying a foundation, and from hammering nails to installing plumbing.

The opportunities are endless, and a player's strength makes him a prime candidate, especially if he has a great work ethic.

9. Farmer

Farming is still an integral part of the culture, community and economy in parts of the United States.

It is also one of the hardest, most physically demanding professions around.

The days are long, hot and dirty, and often involve some sort of animal refuse or other less-than-appealing material coating your person from head to toe.

Enter football players.

They are already used to the dedication it takes to stay in top physical condition, they sweat profusely, so the gross fluids are no problem, and strength is not an issue.

Now, figuring out how to drive a tractor without getting a DUI might be.

8. Chauffer

We are not talking about your run-of-the-mill, skinny guy with a nervous twitch type of chauffeur.

No, imagine Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones, stepping out of a limo in sunglasses and a black suit, and escorting you into an unpleasant situation.

Thugs might think twice before assaulting you, under the circumstances.

Of course, unless you are a member of the Mafia, or a Miami Heat fan, there is no need for that kind of protection.

7. Entrepreneur

Imagine that.

After their college careers, the young men that can't play at the NFL level, instead of scrambling for employment, are set, because they already own their own business.

And we aren't talking about smoke shops here.

Once upon a time, young men and women set out to build a future for themselves, and in the process they made this country great.

Let's see a little initiative from today's younger generation.

6. Waitstaff

The reasoning for this one is that it gives them a chance to learn the anger management skills that are not necessarily a part of their football training.

How many helmets, gloves and footballs have you seen angry players toss after a particularly bad performance?

While the frustrations of serving consumers with finicky palates may lead to a few instances of tossed entrees, the removal of a large percentage of their paycheck would educate the player as to consequences.

5. Anything in Retail

Bag boy?

Certainly, especially for a wide receiver or running back with good hands, that will never drop the eggs or a glass container of any type.

Stockroom?

Yep, the ability to reach top shelves with heavier than average items is a major plus.

Cashier?

Ok, so maybe it's not the perfect job, but it might work.

4. Peer Support

Peer supports are folks that help people going through the same type of experiences which they have already had to deal with.

From the loss of a loved one to substance use, peer supports offer advice, encouragement and someone to talk to during a difficult time.

Since all scholarship players have already gone through National Signing Day, why not a program, based on their experiences on the recruiting trail, that high school seniors could attend to gain some support?

Classes would be offered such as "Benefits: When Boosters Won't Go Away" and "Coaches: They All Lie"."

3. Nanny

At first thought, it appears a little weird, a grown football player taking care of children.

However, when you really consider it, they might be the only folks on earth in better shape than a mother of multiple children.

The endless picking up toys, dealing with PTA meetings and shuttling to soccer practice wear the average parent to a frazzle.

For a football player, it's no more difficult than two-a-days.

Also, it gives the player the opportunity to discover what it means to take of kids.

2. Paper Delivery

So, you need a few bucks, can get up early, and are good at avoiding obstacles while moving quickly inside a field marked with boundaries?

Paper delivery boy.

Why didn't we think of this earlier?

Delivery times would be cut in half, and since football players tend to know how to throw things, there would be no more instances of the paper landing in the wisteria, or on the garage roof, or in front of the neighbor's doghouse.

1. Camp Counselor

Have you ever tried spending part of the summer as a camp counselor?

It can be interesting.

While the pay is little to nothing, it's a great relationship building opportunity, as well as a chance to get free room and board when not at college getting free room and board.

And besides, who wouldn't want a guy like Bacarri Rambo taking care of their kids for a week?