COACH COUNSELOR DAYS
Listed compensation
Starting at $19 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
South Florida Youth Academy is located in vibrant Miami. Our Program is at the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. Known for its diverse culture, growing tech and business scene, and year-round sunshine, Miami offers an inspiring backdrop to grow your career
South Florida Youth Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high-risk male youth aged 14 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, and major disorder services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.
Pay: Starting at $19 per hour.
Perks & Benefits: Join us on an Essential Skills Journey and earn $1,000 within the first 90 days. Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid life insurance within 90 days, and a 401 (k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more!
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What you will do: As a Coach Counselor, you will provide 24-hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our Youth. You will monitor and document behaviors, monitor and join the Youth during Sports and Recreation time, and assist and mentor the youth while they learn and develop within the program.
To be considered, you should: Possess a High School Diploma or GED. Have one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a direct care position OR 60 hours of college education, and possess a Driver’s License.
Schedule: Rotating Schedule.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker - Day, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The Coach Counselor provides 24-hour security and supervision to ensure the safety of youth in a residential setting. They are responsible for monitoring behaviors, facilitating sports and recreation activities, and providing mentorship to support youth development.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience working with at-risk youth or 60 hours of college education. A valid driver's license is also required for this position.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In Florida, the Counselor weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$68k (303 salary observations; 1,559 listings), vs ~$73k nationally (8,471 salary observations; 39,771 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score
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Living in Miami
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $619k
- Typical market rent
- $3,008/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.