Summer Schools and Camps

Culver Summer Schools & Camps Employment Opportunities

Culver Academies is a private boarding school located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our campers/students.

Our programs include:

• Junior Woodcraft Camp (Ages 7-9):
  June 10 - 13, 2026
• Woodcraft Camp (Ages 9-14):
  June 19 - August 2, 2026
• Upper School (Ages 14-17):
  June 19 - August 2, 2026

Please note that there is a mandatory one-week summer staff orientation before Woodcraft Camp and Upper School that runs June 13 - 19, 2026. Keep in mind that some jobs require more than 1 week of staff orientation training – specifically, naval staff, lifeguards requiring certification, and other staff as assigned.

Summer Employment 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.

Specific Positions:

• Counselor: Counseling is a job that demands great patience. A counselor is one who works closely with the campers/students, who establishes rapport, and who administers discipline with respect and care. Counselors are who set the proper example and are always positive role models. Counselors are on call 24/7 and are the primary caretakers of a group of campers/students. It is imperative that they act as a role model within and outside Culver Summer Schools.
• Instructor (Academic or Athletic): Instructors at Culver Summer Schools & Camps provide instruction to participants for the indicated activity or subject. The staff member teaches the associated knowledge and skills and assists campers/students in achieving activity or lesson goals. Minimum expectations may include either 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.). Instructors will have duties assigned in addition to teaching responsibilities.
• Naval Staff: 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.
• Waterski Staff: Under the direction of the Waterfront Director, the Waterski Staff will supervise and implement water ski instruction. All Waterski staff will maintain the safety of campers/students and staff to ensure the program is run safely and efficiently through detailed supervision and quality instruction. Waterski staff instruct children of all ages and abilities in water skiing Monday - Friday from approximately 8:30 am - 4 pm.
  
  Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid US Driver's license. Training is provided on-site at…