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Tour Guide Summer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Materials Handler

Stafford, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement ... Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Work Environment Non-climate-controlled warehouse (hot in summer ...

Director

Humble, TX · On-site

$39K - $54K/yr

Tour potential families and maintain positive relationship with current families. * Total ... summer camp. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood ...

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How much do tour guide summer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for tour guide summer in Texas is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tour guide summer position, and why are they important?

A successful Tour Guide Summer needs strong knowledge of local history, culture, and attractions, usually supported by good research skills or prior experience in tourism. Proficiency with navigation tools, scheduling software, and sometimes first aid certification is often required. Excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills help tour guides engage and manage diverse groups effectively. These abilities are essential to provide memorable, safe, and seamless experiences for guests during busy travel seasons.

What is a tour guide summer?

A Tour Guide Summer job involves leading groups of tourists through specific locations, providing information about historical sites, landmarks, and cultural attractions. Guides ensure an engaging and educational experience by sharing relevant facts, stories, and answering visitor questions. The job may require strong communication skills, public speaking, and the ability to manage groups. Seasonal positions are common in tourist-heavy destinations, often requiring local knowledge and enthusiasm for the area.

What is a typical day like for a tour guide summer?

A typical day for a Summer Tour Guide involves meeting groups of tourists, leading them through scheduled attractions, and providing engaging commentary while ensuring everyone's safety and comfort. Tour guides often start early and may lead multiple tours in a day, sometimes working outdoors in varying weather conditions. There is frequent coordination with other guides, transportation providers, and attraction staff to keep tours running smoothly. Flexibility is important, as itineraries can change based on group needs or local events. Opportunities to build connections with people from around the world and showcase your region make this an exciting and rewarding seasonal role.

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Infographic showing various Tour Guide Summer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,450 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

$500/wk

Temporary

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Job description

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Summer Logistics Coordinator role is responsible for coordinating all off-site scheduled and ad hoc transportation. Our Logistics Coordinator/Camp Driver role is part shuttle service and part tour guide. This seasonal role's responsibilities include being a supply courier, running camp errands, making airport and urgent care runs, and any other transportation needs. Working in conjunction with the Camp Leadership Team, the Logistics Coordinator will plan and implement off-time excursions and cultural exchange opportunities for summer seasonal staff, including nights out, store runs, and day adventures. Season Dates: May 19th - August 13th Responsibilities:

Courier amp; Shuttle

  • Work closely with the Camp Leadership Team on coordination of transportation and airport runs.
  • Work with the Leadership Team to create a schedule for seasonal staff off-time excursions and supply runs.
  • Drive staff to the hospital and urgent care when necessary
  • Make regular store and errand runs, organizing and purchasing the items on the store list promptly and efficiently. Maintain and process receipts from trips and distribute goods.
  • Load, Store, and put away items purchased, picked up, or delivered.
  • Follow pre-planned schedules and arrive on time for all responsibilities.
  • Provide passengers with a safety orientation and visibly check seatbelts prior to leaving on a trip. Verify all passengers on the sign-out sheet
  • While driving, respect and follow the Texas motor vehicle traffic laws.

Wonder Wagon

  • Operate a camp truck to transport campers, staff, volunteers, and guests using the Wonder Wagon trailer between activity areas as per the camp schedule.
  • Transport Campers, Staff, Volunteers, and Guests to various points around camp using the designated people-mover trailer, “The Wonder Wagon”.
  • Assist with the loading and unloading of riders on the Wonder Wagon
  • Pull out, lift, and securely attach the wheelchair ramp to accommodate campers with mobility needs.
  • Arrive on time for all responsibilities
  • Provide passengers with a safety orientation and ensure all the safety of all passengers during their ride.
  • Conduct regular trips based on the camper schedule, adjusting for any delays or changes as needed.
  • While driving, respect and follow the Texas motor vehicle traffic laws and Morgan's Camp policies and procedures.

Vehicle and Transportation Safety

  • Complete and log daily and weekly safety checklists of all vehicles used for transportation.
  • Report maintenance concerns to the appropriate director. Communicate immediately any problems with the vehicles to the Maintenance Director and Camp Director
  • Keep the fleet of vehicles clean and filled with gasoline.
  • Develop and execute a schedule wherein each camp vehicle is cleaned regularly, inside and out.
  • Ensure that all safety equipment is in the emergency box in the vehicles and is operable.
  • Communicate regularly with the maintenance director on all issues related to the site and facilities.

General

  • Participates in ongoing professional development and maintains an understanding of current best practices.
  • Attend training and meetings as directed.
  • Help coordinate staff care and support programs as needed.
  • Be responsible for knowing and adhering to policies and procedures contained in the camp manual.
  • Actively support and promote a safe environment and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed.
  • Mitigate risk whenever possible and make safety recommendations to all departments.
  • Ensure all equipment remains in proper working order and in compliance with operating procedures.
  • Maintain facility, equipment, vehicles, and groups according to ACA, State and Federal regulations, and Morgan's standards.
  • Monitor and control systems, practice, and education as it relates to risk management and safety for participants/employees, especially child abuse reporting policies and procedures.
  • Provide support for camp activities.