Wilderness Field Leader – Youth Therapy & Impact

RedCliff Ascent; Enterprise No. 142; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) employer

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gear discounts

Job summary

RedCliff Ascent is seeking an Assistant Field Director to lead one of two shifts of Field Guides and support staff. The role focuses on field visits, staff coaching, logistics, and crisis management in a wilderness therapy program for teens.

Ideal candidates bring relevant leadership experience, medical certifications, and the ability to coordinate with Treatment Teams. This on-site position offers full-time employment and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 1st Aid & CPR certification is required.
• 25+ years of age per licensing requirements.
• Utah driver’s license (within 30 days of employment) and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Visiting the field to perform quality checks and provide staff support.
• Documenting all field visits and group conditions.
• Managing shift logistics including resupply drop, intakes, and student transportation.
• Encouraging your shift and providing 1-on-1 support, including training and retraining.
• Track the advancement of your shift's Field Guides.
• Respond to and manage crises in the field, completing incident reports.
• Share updates on student and field conditions with Leadership Team and Treatment Team.
• Administering disciplinary action per company policy and documenting actions.

Education

BS/BA in related field or equivalent education and experience

1st Aid & CPR certified

25+ years of age per licensing requirements

Utah driver’s license (within 30 days of employment)

Job description

RedCliff Ascent is seeking an Assistant Field Director to lead one of two shifts of Field Guides and support staff. The role focuses on field visits, staff coaching, logistics, and crisis management in a wilderness therapy program for teens.

Ideal candidates bring relevant leadership experience, medical certifications, and the ability to coordinate with Treatment Teams. This on-site position offers full-time employment and a benefits package.