2025 Community Youth Camp, Camp Leader - CAPTAIN (paid)

Greater Columbus Sports Commission•Columbus, OH

2d•$350 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

Community Youth Camp presented by The Columbus Foundation gives kids grades 1-5 the chance to learn the basics of more than a dozen sports while building confidence and learning life skills. Camp Leaders help guide campers through the camp programming, serve as a positive role model and mentor, and encourage camper engagement. Being a Camp Leader offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills through first-hand experience, network with sport instructors and volunteers in the community, and meet other young leaders. Camp Leaders will receive lunch daily and a camp shirt to be worn at each session.

Requirements

Age 18 or older
Responsible for transportation to camp
Background check required

Nice To Haves

High school and college students preferred
CPR/First-Aid certification is preferred, but not required
Professional or volunteer experience in coaching, teaching, counseling, or childcare is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned camper groups and leaders, and serve as an extension of the camp professional staff
Guide campers through the daily curriculum
Help coaches and athletes teach the basics of 16 sports
Serve as a mentor and role model to campers
Demonstrate the value of life skills like teamwork, confidence and overcoming adversity
Support Camp Leader Captains and professional staff
Assisting with morning check-in and afternoon check-out
Tracking attendance of assigned campers
Leading campers to their assigned sports and programs
Communicating camper needs and behaviors to professional staff
Serving as a role model to both campers and fellow Camp Leaders