Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • San Antonio, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors for its residential therapeutic wilderness camp for girls in Floral City, Florida. Counselors live on-site and work with girls ages 12–17, providing daily supervision, hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, mentoring, and outdoor activities. The program serves girls facing challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, neglect, poor academic performance, and behavioral or emotional issues.

Counselors support 10–12 residents in a structured, safe living environment and serve as co-teachers while youth attend the on-site school. They monitor behavior and help maintain an environment conducive to learning. The role requires a flexible schedule and on-site supervision for 24 hours a day, five days a week, including some nights and weekends, to respond to crises and provide conflict resolution and de-escalation. Counselors sleep during the 24-hour period, and Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision.

Counselors reside on-site adjacent to the campsites in open-air cabins during their five working days each week. Furnished on-site housing is also provided at no cost for their two days off, though off-site, self-funded housing is an option. Relocation to the site is required. The position offers opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to meet the role’s flexible schedule requirements, including some nights and weekends and on-site supervision for five days per week.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and walk regularly across wilderness terrain.
• Ability to reside in open-air cabins during working days and work in a wilderness setting with exposure to outdoor and weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Relocation to the on-site location is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to 10–12 teenage girls experiencing personal, family, academic, or behavioral challenges.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured and safe living environment.
• Provide daily hygienic oversight and therapeutic group counseling.
• Guide and mentor youth as they navigate personal and educational challenges.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day.
• Monitor youth behavior and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide 24-hour supervision while on-site for five days per week, including responding to crisis situations.
• Use conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate in therapeutic outdoor adventures.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Meals provided when on duty.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.
• On-site furnished housing provided at no cost, including housing for days off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Salary starting at $36,500 with opportunity for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level