2027 Summer Schools and Camps Staff

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) hires seasonal summer staff to support its programs for children and teenagers ages 7–17 on a 1,800-acre campus on Lake Maxinkuckee in Indiana. Staff help provide a safe, supportive, high-challenge environment focused on leadership, self-discipline, confidence, learning, and personal accomplishment. CSSC employs approximately 450 professionals each summer.

Available work spans Junior Woodcraft Camp, Woodcraft Camp, and Upper School, as well as counseling, academic and athletic instruction, naval and waterski instruction, horsemanship, and administration. Duties vary by role and may include caring for campers, teaching or coaching, supervising activities, enforcing safety rules, assessing student progress, and helping plan and operate programs. Staff are expected to be positive role models and to support campers’ and students’ safety and well-being.

The work is based at Culver’s campus. Staff receive meals and boarding, with living arrangements varying by program. Junior Woodcraft and Waterfront staff arrive June 6, 2027. A mandatory staff orientation for Woodcraft Camp and Upper School runs June 12–17, 2027; some positions require additional training. Program dates include Junior Woodcraft Camp June 9–12, 2027, and Woodcraft Camp and Upper School June 18–July 31, 2027. The description notes that some staff work beyond one week of orientation but does not specify a general work schedule for all positions.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age; waterski staff must be at least 21.
• 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 or students, and parents.
• Know and enforce rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with campers, students, and staff.
• Be punctual and report in proper attire and grooming.
• Ability to accept supervision, guidance, evaluations, and feedback.
• Good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
• Naval staff must demonstrate solid sailing knowledge and skills and have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Waterski staff must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Horsemanship staff must have equitation skills appropriate to the assigned level.
• Some instructor positions may require relevant teaching or coaching experience and specific skill experience; some may require professional certification, a license, or related experience.
• Staff must comply with the terms of their placement-agency agreement if participating as international staff on a J-1 visa; the employer does not guarantee J-1 visas.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of college is highly preferred.
• Instructors may benefit from prior teaching or coaching experience and experience in a relevant subject or activity.
• U.S. Sailing certifications are preferred for naval staff.
• Indiana Boater’s License is preferred for waterski staff.
• Several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication ability may be expected for administration positions.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 a group of campers or students, build rapport, administer discipline respectfully, and remain on call 24/7.
• Instructors: teach the knowledge and skills associated with an assigned activity or subject and help participants achieve lesson or activity goals.
• Instructors: perform duties in addition to teaching responsibilities.
• 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 implement water-ski instruction and maintain participant and staff safety through supervision and instruction.
• Horsemanship staff: teach English riding techniques, horsemanship, Balanced Seat English Equitation, and Mounted Drill to groups or individuals at appropriate skill levels.
• Administrators: lead program and operational activities, train and supervise staff, organize and schedule classes and activities, establish and deliver program goals, plan and implement programs, and monitor progress.
• Report to work on time and in proper attire and maintain appropriate grooming.

Benefits

• Free meals in the dining halls.
• Boarding/accommodation provided; Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff live in cabins.
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
• Discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
• Tuition Remission Program for eligible children attending CSSC.
• Access to an on-site Fitness Center, campus, and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED