Summer Schools and Camps

Summer Employment Requirements

Staff are responsible for the safety and well‑being of campers. Culver reviews education, experience, and character to place applicants in appropriate positions. Minimum expectations include:

• Graduate of high school or equivalent, at least 18 years old (one year of college highly preferred).
• Desire and ability to work with children and teenagers.
• Demonstrated honesty, self‑discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills at all times.
• Efficient communicator and positive role model.
• Positive and respectful attitude toward coworkers, campers, and parents.
• Knowledge of and enforcement of rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Professional boundaries with all campers and staff.
• Punctuality, proper attire, and grooming.
• Openness to evaluation, guidance, and feedback.
• Good health, vitality, and physical stamina.

• Counselor – Establish rapport with campers, administer discipline with respect, act as 24/7 caretaker, uphold shared values, and maintain a positive example inside and outside camp.
• Instructor (Academic or Athletic) – Teach assigned activities or subjects, support camper achievement of lesson goals.
  
  Minimum qualifications:
  
  prior teaching or coaching experience and relevant skill expertise (e.g., coding, archery, golf). Some roles may require professional certification or licenses (lifetime, swimming, boating).
• Naval Staff – Deliver Naval School curriculum and duties, conduct 3 double‑period classes weekly, coach sailing skills, supervise competitions. Requires solid sailing knowledge; a valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. Sailing certification preferred.
• Waterski Staff – Supervise water ski instruction, maintain safety, instruct children of all ages from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Must be 21+ with a valid U.S. driver’s license;
  Indiana Boaters license preferred.
• Horsemanship Staff – Instruction in Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship for 25‑30 students/day. Duties last 7 weeks; requires equitation skills.
• Administration – Lead daily operations, train and supervise staff, schedule classes, set program goals, and monitor progress. Requires several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership, and communication skills.
• International Staff – Subject to IENA J‑1 visa terms; not guaranteed by Culver.

Benefits include:

• On‑site fitness center and world‑class facilities.
• FREE meals at dining halls.
• Boarding (upper‑school staff in dorms/barracks; woodcraft staff in cabins).
• Limited laundry and dry‑cleaning services.
• Discounts at the campus store and uniform shop.
• Tuition remission program for eligible children.

Culver Summer Schools and Camps is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.