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Youth Coach at Lives Under Construction Ranch

Lives Under Construction Ranch

Lampe, MO 65681 • $24,000 / yr • 9/1/2026

Job Description

Job Description
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