2026 Summer Schools and Camps - Sailing Instructor

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Must consistently demonstrate solid sailing knowledge and skills. Their primary responsibility is the safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Naval School Curriculum and the Naval duties assigned. Naval staff teach a total of 3 double period classes (90-minute) Monday through Friday. They coach and assess the performance of individual students in each of the sailing skills being taught. Naval staff effectively and fairly supervise and officiate assigned naval competition(s). Naval Staff must have a valid US Driver’s License, and US Sailing certification(s) preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of High School or equivalent, at least 18 years of age (at least 1 year of college is highly preferred).
• Desire and ability to work with children/teenagers.
• Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills at all times.
• Must be an efficient communicator and positive role model.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards coworkers, campers/students, and parents.
• Know and enforce the Rules and Regulations, in addition to all Safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all campers/students and staff.
• Consistently report to work on time and in proper attire, including proper grooming, to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance in the form of evaluations and feedback.
• Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
• Must consistently demonstrate solid sailing knowledge and skills.
• Naval Staff must have a valid US Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• US Sailing certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Naval School Curriculum
• Assigned Naval duties
• Teach 3 double period classes (90-minute) Monday through Friday
• Coach and assess the performance of individual students in each of the sailing skills being taught
• Supervise and officiate assigned naval competition(s)

Benefits

• Culver offers FREE meals in the dining halls, boarding (please note: Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins), limited laundry and dry-cleaning services, and a discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
• A strong Tuition Remission Program for your eligible children attending CSSC is also available.
• At Culver, we seek to support your whole self - mind, spirit, and body which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive campus, and world-class facilities with endless opportunities to support excellence in your craft.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED