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Field Guide

 

Posted by RedCliff Ascent on 11/17/2023


Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Guide (raft,fish,bike hunt,horse etc.), Instructor Including Ski & Patrol

Company Type: DoesnotApply

State: UT

City: Enterprise

Country: United States

Required Experience:


Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $140-260/day

Required to Relocate:

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:


Job Description & Requirements


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Full time | 8 days on/6 days off | $140-260/day | Benefits

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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 join one of our two shifts that continually swap back and forth, working 8 day shifts in the backcountry in a small group of at-risk teenagers with 1-3 other guides. We have two types of groups that you can work with:

1) Our RedCliff groups, which generally have 8 students each, 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.

2) Our ThreePeaks groups, which generally have 8 students each, live at a base 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 activities as the students learn to acclimate to their new environment. The goal is for students to learn the skills necessary to transition to our RedCliff groups.

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.

Gain behavioral and mental health experience.

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

Become a part of the RedCliff and ThreePeak family.

Apply HERE

Responsibilities

  • Field Guides work 8 consecutive days in the backcountry with struggling teenagers, usually living primitively and nomadically (i.e. hike almost daily, no base camp, 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

  • Full-time job
  • 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)
  • Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
  • Long off-shifts ideal for planning trips
  • 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
  • A supportive and close-knit community


About RedCliff Ascent

At RedCliff Ascent, we're on a mission to help families heal. We combine the healing environment of wilderness with clinical therapy to help families with struggling teenagers. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a difference. 

Why Choose RedCliff Ascent?

Work with Purpose: Help struggling youth overcome challenges, build resilience, and find their path to success.

Adventure Awaits: Say goodbye to the office grind and hello to the wilderness! Explore stunning landscapes while making a meaningful impact.

 Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in counseling, outdoor leadership, and therapeutic interventions. We offer training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey where every day is an adventure, and every moment is an opportunity to inspire positive change.