2027 Summer Schools and Camps Staff

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) hires staff for its summer programs serving children and teenagers ages 7–17. Staff are responsible for campers’ and students’ safety and well-being and help deliver programs focused on leadership, confidence, accomplishment, self-discipline, and personal development. Staff placements are determined in part by education and experience and may include counseling, academic or athletic instruction, naval activities, waterskiing, horsemanship, or program administration.

The position is based at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana. Most staff attend mandatory orientation June 12–17, 2027, before Woodcraft Camp and Upper School; some roles require additional training. Waterfront and Junior Woodcraft staff arrive June 6, 2027. Program dates include Junior Woodcraft Camp June 9–12, and Woodcraft Camp and Upper School June 18–July 31, 2027. Specific assignments may have different schedules and durations.

Staff benefits include free dining-hall meals, boarding, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services, campus-store and Uniform Shop discounts, access to the on-site Fitness Center, campus and facilities, and a tuition remission program for eligible children attending CSSC. The posting also describes potential school-credit internships arranged according to the staff member’s college or university requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age; at least one year of college is highly preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with children or teenagers.
• Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills.
• Be an efficient communicator and positive role model.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward coworkers, campers/students, and parents.
• Know and enforce rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with campers/students and staff.
• Report to work on time and in proper attire and grooming.
• Accept supervision, evaluations, and feedback.
• Be in good health and have vitality and physical stamina.
• Instructor roles may require prior teaching or coaching experience and experience in the relevant subject or skill.
• Waterski staff must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid US driver’s license.
• Horsemanship staff must have English riding and horsemanship skills appropriate to the assigned level.
• Naval staff must consistently demonstrate solid sailing knowledge and skills and hold a valid US driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of college.
• Relevant professional certification, license, or experience for instructor positions; examples include lifeguard certification, an Indiana Boating License, or US Sailing credentials.
• US Sailing certification(s) for naval staff.
• Indiana Boater’s License for waterski staff.
• Several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication ability for administration roles.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the safety and well-being of campers and students.
• Follow and enforce program rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model to campers, students, coworkers, and families.
• Counselors: care for and supervise a group of campers or students, build rapport, and administer discipline respectfully; counselors are on call 24/7.
• Instructors: teach the knowledge and skills associated with assigned subjects or activities and help participants achieve lesson or activity goals; perform additional assigned duties.
• Naval staff: implement the Naval School Curriculum safely and effectively, teach sailing skills, coach and assess students, and supervise and officiate assigned naval competitions.
• Waterski staff: supervise and deliver waterski instruction and maintain a safe and efficient program.
• Horsemanship staff: teach English riding techniques and horsemanship, including Balanced Seat English Equitation and Mounted Drill, and implement the horsemanship/cavalry curriculum safely and effectively.
• Administration: lead day-to-day program operations; train and supervise staff; organize and schedule classes and activities; establish and deliver program goals; plan and implement programs; and monitor progress.

Benefits

• Free meals in the dining halls.
• Boarding; Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks, and Woodcraft staff live in cabins.
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
• Discounts at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
• Tuition remission program for eligible children attending CSSC.
• Access to the on-site Fitness Center, campus, and facilities.
• Some staff may use their work experience to pursue school-required internship credit, subject to their college or university requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED