Youth Services Senior Counselor - School Year
Salary
$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Location
Various Locations in Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type
Year-Round Part-TIme
Job Number
FY2027-01123
Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
Division
Youth Services (1417)
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture, Youth Services Division, is seeking enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with young people to serve as part-time Senior Counselors for the 2026-2027 school year.
Youth Services Team members bring creativity, motivation, self-direction, and confidence in providing quality customer and program-related services to our community. Each individual plays a critical role in the success of the Youth Services Team and the ability to meet the needs and interests of Gaithersburgs diverse community. If youre looking for an opportunity to engage, inspire, and positively impact the lives of young people, you might be just the right person to join our Team!
Based on their skill set and interests, Senior Counselors are placed into one of the Citys out-of-school programs located at Gaithersburg school sites or other City facilities and parks to supervise and plan programs and activities for elementary, middle, and high school aged participants. We are looking for individuals who are responsible, dependable, and punctual; who can work independently and as part of a team; who can serve as a model for and promote responsible behavior; and who can create and contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience for all participants.
You must be at least 18 years of age and/or a high school graduate, be available to work weekdays (approximately 5 to 25 hours per week) during the school year, and must be able to attend all required staff training sessions prior to the beginning of programs. Possession of a valid non-provisional drivers license desirable. Starting hourly rate will be within the range and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Youth Services Senior Counselor position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit a complete online application to be considered. Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact the Youth Services Team at youthservices@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
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Are you at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school as of the date of this application?
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Indicate the highest level of education completed as of the date of this application.
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Which of the following best describes your previous experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth ages 5 to 18?
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Briefly summarize your previous experience working with youth. Include dates of employment, position(s) held, paid or volunteer position, setting (i.e., summer camp, sports league, etc.), and age range of participants. If you have no previous experience working with youth, please state "None."
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Which age group would you prefer working with? (Check all that apply.)
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Many of our programs include activities based around special skill sets. Please check any special talents that you have had previous experience with. (Check all that apply.)
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If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the other special talents you have had previous experience with (not indicated above).
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
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Do you currently have a vehicle?
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Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?
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How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
Required Question
Employer City of Gaithersburg
Address 31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877
Phone 301-258-6327
Website http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/job-opportunities
| Location | Gaithersburg, MD |
| Salary | $18–$19 Per Hour |