2026 Community Youth Camp, Camp Leader - CAPTAIN (paid)

Greater Columbus Sports Commission•Columbus, OH

27d•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. In addition to Camp Leader responsibilities, Camp Leader Captains oversee assigned camper groups and leaders, and serve as an extension of the camp professional staff.

Requirements

Must be age 18 or older
Responsible for transportation to camp
Background check required
Required to attend one Camp Leader Orientation offered in late May or early June

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Assis with morning check-in and afternoon check-out
Track attendance of assigned campers
Lead campers to their assigned sports and programs
Communicate camper needs and behaviors to professional staff
Serve as a role model to both campers and fellow Camp Leaders