Community Youth Camp, Camp Leader/Counselor (volunteer)

COMMUNITY YOUTH CAMP – CAMP LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION

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 are camp counselors that 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 Leaders

• Must be age 15 or older
• Receive community service hours
• 16 positions available

Dates, Times, and Location

Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 2025, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm)

KIPP Columbus (2900 Inspire Dr, Columbus, OH 43224)

Camp Leader 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

Qualifications and Expectations

• Age 15* 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 early June
• Responsible for transportation to camp

*applicants 18 and older will be required to complete a background check

Check out the Community Youth Camp website to learn more!