2025 Summer Schools and Camps - Lifeguard

Culver Academies, Inc.; Culver (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Culver Academies is seeking Lifeguards for its Summer Schools and Camps, responsible for ensuring safe waterfront and pool activities. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old with First Aid/CPR certifications. Join a diverse community focused on leadership and character development while enjoying a scenic campus on Lake Maxinkuckee.

Benefits

Free meals in dining halls

Discounts at campus store

On-site Fitness Center

Boarding available

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
• Ability to interact with children required.
• Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and a safe environment at the camp’s waterfront/pool activities.
• Develop and deliver courses appropriate to campers’ age.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

2025 Summer Schools and Camps - Lifeguard

1300 Academy Rd, Culver, IN 46511, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. 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.

Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

Culver Summer School & Camps Overview

Founded in 1902, the Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) program is unique. It is a fun-filled, naturally beautiful 1,800-acre setting on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana's second-largest natural lake. Each summer, nearly 1,400 young people from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self-discipline. It is a high-challenge, high-support environment for learning leadership skills that improve personal confidence.

Culver Summer School & Camps employs 450 dedicated professionals from all over the world each summer with an annual staff retention rate of 65%. CSSC staff experience meaningful connections while making a positive and lasting difference in children’s lives.

Lifeguard

The Lifeguard will provide supervision and a safe environment at the camp’s waterfront/pool activities. They will develop and deliver courses that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Lifeguards will assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and will ensure that campers and staff follow safety procedures.

Lifeguards must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate. They must have an ability to interact with all ages, and experience working with children is preferred. Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certification is required, which Culver offers prior to camp.

Our programs include:

This four-day camp is designed to give approximately 180 boys and girls, ages 7-9, a taste of the six-week Woodcraft Camp, following a similar structure complete with activity rotations, cabin/unit games, evening activities, and leadership opportunities. Our 5-to-1 staff-to-camper ratio provides the safety, leadership, and supervision younger campers deserve from a world-class camp program.

WOODCRAFT CAMP (Ages 9-14) June 20 - August 2, 2025

Culver Woodcraft Camp is a six-week, all-activity camp designed for 732 children, ages 9 to 14. Daniel Carter Beard, the founder of the Boy Scouts of America in 1911, was the first Director of the Woodcraft Camp in 1912. Over 80 electives provide an unparalleled opportunity to participate in unique activities, learn new skills, and compete in athletics and military activities, all while improving self-confidence and leadership skills. Woodcrafters also develop an understanding of and appreciation for nature and other cultures.

UPPER SCHOOL (Ages 14-17) June 20 - August 2, 2025

Upper School is a six-week leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 17. The Upper Schools' military organizational structure is designed to instill followership, then leadership, over the course of three summers. Boys choose between Naval School , the School of Horsemanship, or the Aviation School . Girls are organized into Decks and may take the same sailing, horsemanship, or aviation classes as the boys. All students follow a schedule that provides a healthy mix of classes, activities, and free time. Additional information regarding the Upper School can be foun d here .

• Please note that there is a mandatory one-week summer staff orientation before Woodcraft Camp and Upper School that runs June 14 - 20, 2025. 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

Whether in Junior Woodcraft (ages 7-9), Woodcraft Camp (ages 9-14), or Upper School (ages 14-17) staff are responsible for the safety and well-being of our campers/students. Culver considers a variety of factors when reviewing staff applications including education and experience to determine the right placement for the many different staff positions available. Minimum expectations may include the following:

• 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.

Culver Summer Schools and Camps are a culturally diverse community. 30% of our camper/student population hail from outside of the United States. We partner with IENA for J-1 visas for qualifying International Staff members. Please note, our International Staff are subject to the terms laid out in their agreement with their placement agency. Culver does not guarantee J-1 visas.

Internships

Every summer some of our summer staff utilize their work experience here at Culver to complete school-required internships. This primarily depends on the staff member's college/university requirements for internship credit. If a summer staff member is interested in pursuing an internship while being part of our summer staff, they should contact [e-mail] and provide their full name, college or university, area of internship they are interested in pursuing, and any pertinent information.

Benefits of Working at Culver Summer Schools & Camps

At Culver, we seek to support your whole self - mind, spirit, and body which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive campus, and world-class facilities with endless opportunities to support excellence in your craft.

Culver offers FREE meals in the dining halls, boarding (please note: Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins), limited laundry and dry-cleaning services, and a discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program for your eligible children attending CSSC is also available.

Culver Summer Schools and Camps is equal opportunity at will 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.