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Full time | 8 days on/6 days off | $153-260/day | Benefits

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Orientation Weeks: June 19th, July 17th, and August 14th

With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families. We believe it. We live it.

This is our mission statement. The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible to them. This includes creating a safe, healthy, and supervised environment, mentoring, and working as a team. Teach students how to create their own bowdrill fire set and build the group's shelters from tarps, visit petroglyphs and ghost towns, peak mountains, and watch herds of mustang as the sun rises.

As our Field Guide, you will work 8 day shifts in the backcountry in a small group of at-risk teenagers with 1-4 other guides. We have two types of groups that you will work with:

ThreePeaks: Groups that live at a basecamp and learn the skills for wilderness camping. The students join an existing group that stays in yurts and has access to a shower and bath house. These groups will do day hikes and other adventure activities, such as riding mountain biking, walking slack lines, snowshoeing, and more.
RedCliff: Expedition groups which live primitively and nomadically. Our students join an existing group when they are admitted and stay in the backcountry while they complete our program (length of stay is, on average, two and a half months). We do not have a set route or designated campsites; our groups practice low-impact principles as they continually hike and set up camp in our field of over 400 square miles.

What makes wilderness therapy so effective?

Wilderness therapy occurs within the context of healthy relationships, in small groups where social influence and feedback can be given and received
Wilderness therapy involves the entire family in the treatment process, not just the adolescent
Wilderness therapy provides a novel and challenging environment that empowers
Wilderness therapy requires skill mastery through an experiential curriculum and primitive living
Wilderness therapy uses an Integrated Care approach to assess and treat the adolescent as a whole person
Wilderness therapy provides clinical interventions that are evidenced-based and culturally sensitive, and employs progress monitoring to accomplish treatment goals.
Wilderness therapy uses ceremony and ritual to promote change and internalize growth.

Our students struggle with a variety of mental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders and may have failed to thrive in previous treatment settings. We are often the last hope to the families who turn to us to help their son or daughter. Working with families in crisis can be very difficult, but nothing is more rewarding than seeing pain and suffering slowly replaced by genuine change and healing through the shared experiences provided by wilderness.

Help heal families and save lives while sharing your passion for the outdoors.

Become a part of the RedCliff and ThreePeaks team.

Responsibilities

Field Guides work 8 consecutive days in the backcountry with struggling teenagers (i.e. hike almost daily, no cell service, etc.)
Ensure the supervision and safety of students
Mentor students in primitive and outdoor skills
Assist students in their curriculum work
Share appreciation and knowledge of nature and the outdoors
Lead students through experiential activities
Facilitate group discussions
Create a safe environment for students to process their emotions
De-escalate and manage crises within group
Provide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shifts
Creatively, collaboratively, and safely address challenges and obstacles of the backcountry
Carry essential gear such as 1st Aid kit, radio, and SPOT device
Follow all company policies and procedures
Follow all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws
Remember to have fun--we are working with kids!

Requirements

Please note: Your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements at the time they submit their application will not be considered.

Hard Skills

High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
Must be 1st Aid & CPR certified within first month of employment, WFR (Wilderness First Responder) preferred
19+ years of age
Able to pass criminal investigation background check
Able to pass pre-employment health assessment
Eligible to work in the USA
Physical ability and stamina to work 8 day shifts in the back country and live primitively
Walk, hike, and/or climb daily over uneven terrain in all weather conditions carrying 40 + pounds

Soft Skills

Work well within a team
Leadership skills and ability to make decisions
Strong problem-solving aptitude
Able to emotionally self-regulate
Good judgement
Safety-oriented
Able to give and receive feedback
Firm, healthy boundaries
Fully outfitted

Benefits

Find your tribe: A supportive and close-knit niche in the outdoor community. These are your people.
8 on/6 off schedule means you have about 150 days off each year!
Only have to drive to work 4-5 times a month
Accommodation available at base for the nights before and after your shift (beds, kitchen, showers)
Potential for bonuses
Full-time job with guaranteed overtime
Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 days
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Pro deals! Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
Long off-shifts ideal for travel, exploring Utah's Big 5, or any other adventure!
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
Close to Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas

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