Assistant Field Director — Outdoor Therapy Leader

Threepeakstreatment; Utah; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, accident, and

HSA employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on outdoor gear

Proximity to Zion National Park/Bryce/

Near ski resorts

Close to Las Vegas airport

Supportive community

Job summary

RedCliff Ascent in Southern Utah seeks an Assistant Field Director to lead one shift of Field Guides and a Field Support Manager, ensuring safety and program quality in outdoor wilderness therapy for teens. You will supervise field operations, coordinate logistics, support staff, and model best practices in crisis response, documentation, and training.

This role offers meaningful work helping families heal in a rugged outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 1st Aid & CPR certified.
• 25+ years of age per licensing requirements.
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check.
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment).
• Able to pass criminal background check.
• Must live close enough to the field of operation and field office.

Responsibilities

• Visit the field to perform quality checks and provide staff support.
• Document all field visits and group conditions.
• Manage shift logistics, including resupply, intakes, and transportation.
• Provide 1-on-1 training and retraining to staff.
• Track advancement of your shift's Field Guides.
• Respond to and manage field crises, including incident reports.
• Share updates on student and field conditions with Leadership/Treatment teams promptly.
• Administer disciplinary action per policy and document it with the Field Leadership Team.

Skills

Field leadership

Crisis management

Staff development

Logistics management

Incident reporting

Team communication

Field operations

Education

BS/BA in related field

Job description

RedCliff Ascent in Southern Utah seeks an Assistant Field Director to lead one shift of Field Guides and a Field Support Manager, ensuring safety and program quality in outdoor wilderness therapy for teens. You will supervise field operations, coordinate logistics, support staff, and model best practices in crisis response, documentation, and training.

This role offers meaningful work helping families heal in a rugged outdoor setting.