What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Community Youth Camp, Camp Leader - CAPTAIN (paid) position at Greater Columbus Sports Commission?
COMMUNITY YOUTH CAMP – CAMP LEADER CAPTAIN
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.
Camp Leader Captains
- Must be age 18 or older
- Eligible for $350/week stipend
- 10 positions available
Dates, Times, and Location
Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
8:00am – 4:30pm (Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm)
KIPP Columbus (2900 Inspire Dr, Columbus, OH 43224)
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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
Qualifications and Expectations
- Age 18* or older (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
- Required to attend one Camp Leader Orientation offered in late May or early June
- Responsible for transportation to camp
- Background check required
Check out the Community Youth Camp website to learn more about camp!
Salary : $350