Camp Goodwater Head Counselor (Seasonal)

City of Georgetown, TX; United States; Sur place; USD 20 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

City of Georgetown, Texas is seeking a Head Counselor for seasonal Holiday Camp. You will supervise camp staff, plan daily activities, ensure safety, and maintain discipline per city policies.

This full-time summer-like role runs Dec 14, 2026 through Jan 8, 2027, with 9-hour shifts 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Mon–Fri, and duties including training counselors and coordinating activities. Qualifications include 2+ years with children in day camps, 18+ years old, valid Texas Class C license, and First

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children in a day camp setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of camp staff, participants, activities, and events.
• Assists in creating, developing, and scheduling camp activities / events.
• Assists with activity set-up / take-down and maintaining camp supplies and equipment.
• Prepares daily activities and ensures camp counselors have materials and instructions necessary for activities.
• Models appropriate and professional staff behavior and maintains counselor discipline as needed in a manner consistent with Camp Goodwater Behavior Policy.
• Builds positive working relationships with other staff.
• Supports Counselors with camper discipline as needed in a manner consistent with Camp Goodwater Behavior Policy.
• Provides reports on camper behavior to Camp Director.
• Serves as liaison between Counselors and Camp Director.
• Safely transports participants in City of Georgetown vehicles as needed for camp activities.
• Helps maintain various Camp Goodwater paperwork and files.

Connaissances

Camp supervision

Leadership of staff

Conflict resolution

Punctual attendance

Description du poste

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Directly responsible for the safety and supervision of camp participants. Prepares daily activities and ensures camp counselors have materials and instructions necessary for activities. Leads camp counselors and camp participant's daily camp activities. Maintains camper and counselor discipline as necessary in appropriate manner and provides reports on camper and camp counselor behavior to Camp Director. Serves as a role model for appropriate camper and counselor behavior. Serves as liaison between Camp Counselors and Camp Director. Reports any accidents to proper camp personnel. Takes accurate attendance of campers daily.

This is a seasonal position assisting with Holiday Camp. December 14, 2026 - January 8, 2027

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of camp staff, participants, activities, and events.
• Assists in creating, developing, and scheduling camp activities / events.
• Assists with activity set-up / take-down and maintaining camp supplies and equipment.
• Prepares daily activities and ensures camp counselors have materials and instructions necessary for activities.
• Models appropriate and professional staff behavior and maintains counselor discipline as needed in a manner consistent with City of Georgetown employee policies.
• Builds positive working relationships with other staff.
• Supports Counselors with camper discipline as needed in a manner consistent with Camp Goodwater Behavior Policy.
• Provides reports on camper behavior to Camp Director.
• Serves as liaison between Counselors and Camp Director.
• Safely transports participants in City of Georgetown vehicles as needed for camp activities.
• Helps maintain various Camp Goodwater paperwork and files.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

At least two (2) years of experience working with children in a day camp setting.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of recreation programming.
• Willing to work under direct supervision and follow given instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• General knowledge of camp and/or recreation programs.
• Ability and experience to lead and supervise children.
• Ability and experience to lead and supervise staff.
• Ability to safely transport participants in City vehicles.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Regular punctual attendance is required.

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License required. Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required.

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule

Head Counselors work full-day, 9-hour shifts during camp hours (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday). Head Counselors will also assist in training Counselors and setting up Goodwater spaces prior to camp session.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $14.50 - $16.50, hourly.

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date: December 14, 2026.

Seasonal (Fixed Term)-Full time

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The City of Georgetown, Texas, with a population of 106,907 (July 2025), is located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. Known for its engaged, educated community, award-winning parks and trails, and small-town character amid rapid growth, Georgetown is guided by five core values: Integrity, Respect, Service, People-centered, and Adaptability.

The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.

For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov