What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Coach position at Lives Under Construction Ranch?
Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Youth Coach
We are searching for a responsible person who enjoys working with young people. This person should be able to lead, support, and motivate strong-willed boys. The childcare/youth care worker will supervise residents during work projects and free time activities, enforce discipline, and serve as a role model for the boys. The childcare/youth care worker should demonstrate consistency, flexibility, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Supervise residents during work projects & free time activities.
- Enforce consequences for misbehavior & understand rules, policies, and philosophy of the LUC program.
- Supervise chores inside and out, including being familiar with expectations of each particular area. Work within time schedule.
- Enforce promptness of scheduled time for wakeup, school, meals, work job, recreation, devotions, bedtime.
- Be available to lead group devotions and help with personal devotions.
- Be a positive role-model and teach life lessons based on Biblical principles to the residents including how to deal with difficult and stressful situations, make good decisions, and be an honest, trustworthy individual.
- Always be aware of and utilize safety precautions that would eliminate or mitigate likelihood of accidents.
- Be objective and fair. Do now show favoritism.
Requirements
- Willing and able to work with strong-willed boys
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Current driver's license
- Experience driving a trailer (or aptitude to learn)
- Houseparent experience preferred
- Work a minimum of 45-50 hours per week and be available for the needs of the boys
- Typical shift is 12 pm to 10:30 pm with some variation and includes supervising work jobs with the boys, supervising boys in vocational training, and supervising boys in the evenings for free time or consequences.
Benefits
- Free housing & utilities
- 2 meals per day offered