2026 Summer Schools and Camps Staff

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Culver Summer School & Camps (CSSC) is a unique program set on a 1,800-acre campus on Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana. Each summer, it hosts nearly 1,400 young people aged 7-17 from around the world, fostering self-esteem, accomplishment, and self-discipline in a high-challenge, high-support environment focused on leadership skills. CSSC employs 450 professionals annually with a 65% staff retention rate, offering meaningful connections and the chance to make a positive impact on children's lives. The program includes Junior Woodcraft Camp (ages 7-9), Woodcraft Camp (ages 9-14), and Upper School (ages 14-17). A mandatory one-week summer staff orientation is held before Woodcraft Camp and Upper School, with some positions requiring longer orientation periods. Specific roles include Counselors, Instructors (Academic or Athletic), Naval Staff, Waterski Staff, Horsemanship Staff, and Administration. Culver Summer Schools and Camps is a culturally diverse community, partnering with IENA for J-1 visas for qualifying international staff.

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.
• Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
• Counselors are on call 24/7 and are the primary caretakers of a group of campers/students.
• Minimum expectations for instructors may include prior teaching or coaching experience as well as specific experience in a specific skill (i.e. coding, archery, golf, etc.).
• Successful applicants must enjoy working with children/teens.
• Some instructor positions may require professional certification, license, or related experience (i.e. lifeguard certification, Indiana Boating License, US Sailing, etc.).
• Naval staff teach a total of 3 double period classes (90-minute) Monday through Friday.
• Naval staff 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.
• Waterski staff must be 21 years of age or older with a valid US Driver’s license.
• Minimum expectations for administration may include several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication ability.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of college is highly preferred.
• US Sailing certification(s) preferred.
• Indiana’s Boaters license is preferred.
• Equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers/students.
• Act as a role model within and outside Culver Summer Schools.
• Demonstrate a firm knowledge of shared values, rules, and regulations, and hold others accountable.
• 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.
• Accept supervision and guidance in the form of evaluations and feedback.
• Administer discipline with respect and care.
• Provide instruction to participants for the indicated activity or subject.
• Teach associated knowledge and skills and assist campers/students in achieving activity or lesson goals.
• Supervise and implement water ski instruction.
• Maintain the safety of campers/students and staff to ensure the program is run safely and efficiently through detailed supervision and quality instruction.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the program and operations to the staff and campers/students.
• Organize and schedule classes and activities.
• Establish and deliver program goals.
• Plan and implement programs while monitoring progress.

Benefits

• Access to on-site Fitness Center
• Access to impressive campus and world-class facilities
• FREE meals in the dining halls
• Boarding (Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins)
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services
• Discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop
• Tuition Remission Program for eligible children attending CSSC

What This Job Offers

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