____________________________________________________________Full time | 8 days on/6 days off | $153-260/day | Benefits____________________________________________________________Orientation Weeks: June 18thWith 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 livingWilderness 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.ResponsibilitiesField 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 studentsMentor students in primitive and outdoor skillsAssist students in their curriculum workShare appreciation and knowledge of nature and the outdoorsLead students through experiential activitiesFacilitate group discussionsCreate a safe environment for students to process their emotionsDe-escalate and manage crises within groupProvide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shiftsCreatively, collaboratively, and safely address challenges and obstacles of the backcountryCarry essential gear such as 1st Aid kit, radio, and SPOT deviceFollow all company policies and proceduresFollow all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and lawsRemember to have fun--we are working with kids!RequirementsPlease
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 SkillsHigh School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferredMust be 1st Aid & CPR certified within first month of employment, WFR (Wilderness First Responder) preferred19+ years of ageAble to pass criminal investigation background checkAble to pass pre-employment health assessmentEligible to work in the USAPhysical ability and stamina to work 8 day shifts in the back country and live primitivelyWalk, hike, and/or climb daily over uneven terrain in all weather conditions carrying 40 + poundsSoft SkillsWork well within a teamLeadership skills and ability to make decisionsStrong problem-solving aptitudeAble to emotionally self-regulateGood judgementSafety-orientedAble to give and receive feedbackFirm, healthy boundariesFully outfittedBenefitsFind 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 monthAccommodation available at base for the nights before and after your shift (beds, kitchen, showers)Potential for bonusesFull-time job with guaranteed overtimeHealth, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 daysEmployer 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 brandsLong 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 PowellA few hours from many world-class ski resortsClose to Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas
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