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For over a decade
now, RedCliff
Ascent's
wilderness therapy program has helped thousands of
teenagers (age 13 to 17), young adults (ages 18 to
25), and their families find a new beginning. Teens
are exposed to an environment where drugs,
violence, sex, money and peer pressure are an
ever-present force that affects both their behavior
and perception of life. RedCliff programs help put
life in perspective while dealing with the issues
and problems that currently govern their
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING |
Working with
therapy teams and program administrators,
Outdoor
Field
Instructors
are responsible for ensuring student physical and
emotional safety (not necessarily comfort) without
interfering with the natural consequences provided
by the wilderness. A big part of the
job is becoming a good mentor—helping
participants discover their limits while having fun
and holding them accountable to their obligations.
The group environment is a wonderful tool to help
accomplish this. Whether helping with the daily
routine or teaching survival skills, RedCliff staff
learn to function as a team, both with each other
and with the youth they are mentoring to reach new
heights of achievement. Employment
with RedCliff Few roles are more fulfilling in life than the role of mentor, and few jobs offer the wide range of opportunities, which RedCliff offers to its field staff. Hiking, camping, backpacking, beautiful scenery, wildlife, and dynamic interpersonal relationships all come with the job. Add to this the chance to tone up the physique and improve one's level of self confidence and personal character, and you have a job that is hard to beat. Need more staff details? Explore the RedCliff employment page and FAQs.
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LOCATION |
RedCliff is located in the beautiful red rock and high desert terrain of southern Utah and covers an area of 650 square miles. |
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TIME COMMITMENT |
As a year-round operation, RedCliff Ascent asks for at least a 6-month commitment (a $1,500 bonus is provided for those who commit to one year). Field Instructors work an eight-day-on, six-day-off shift. The eight days are spent backpacking in the wilderness with the youth. Prospective instructors are invited to attend an eight day training period. During this timeframe, you will be taught wilderness survival skills, such as bow drill fires, camp set up and tear down, hiking and backpacking as well as therapeutic and communication skills. UPCOMING 2008 TRAINING
SESSION DATES June 26th—July
4th September 18th—26th July 24th—August
1st October 16th—24th August 21st—29th November 13th—21st |
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BENEFITS |
Entry-level staff
start out earning $100 per day. Pay moves up
incrementally to the highest paid positions of $162
per day (most staff members are able to achieve
this level within 18 months). Bonuses (for contract
completion and participation in the risk-management
incentive program) and gear stipends all combine to
make RedCliff's pay scale very attractive. Medical
and dental insurance benefits are available once
you become a Head Field Instructor. Although housing
is not provided during time off, many field
instructors end up living together. |
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THE ESSENTIALS |
Field instructors must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school degree or equivalent, have current CPR and first aid certification (which is offered by RedCliff at no cost) and love the outdoors. Applicants must also be able to pass an annual physical examination, pre-employment and random drug screening tests and a Federal Criminal Background Check. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, resourceful, mature, able to handle stressful situations with a sense of humor and be willing to learn. Wilderness experience is helpful; however, RedCliff will teach the necessary skills. If you prefer a hike in the backcountry to a walk in the park, or waking to the wind in the trees over the sound of an alarm, then this career might be for you. |
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YOUR FIRST MOVE |
In addition to filling out the online application, be prepared to send three letters of professional recommendation, a resume with a cover letter and copies of all current certifications. • Information for applicants who reside outside the U.S. |
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CONNECTIONS |
Darcy Rusel (435) 632-4584 |
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NAVIGATION |
RedCliff Ascent can
be found in the Wilderness
Therapy
Ventures
channel |
View a selection of RedCliff Ascent
videos:
