Youth Mentor - Spring 2026

Responsibilities

• Monitor the students' daily routines and chores
• Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities
• Assist students with their academic and extracurricular goals
• Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress
• Provide support to students and their families
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
• Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team
• Help teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability to students
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Able to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations
• Passionate about working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential
• A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as social work, psychology, or counseling) is preferred but not required
• Experience working with teenagers or in a related field is preferred
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check
• First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benchmark Awards Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free meals while working
• Participation in high-adventure activities with students
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
• Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment: 22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves
• A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts