Outdoor Youth Mentor

With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families. We believe it. We live it.

Orientation Weeks:
June 18th

The Field Guide is the primary facilitator of daily student experiences in a rigorous backcountry environment. You will create a safe, supervised space for at‑risk teenagers, mentor them in wilderness skills, and deliver an experiential curriculum that supports their therapeutic journey.

Field Guides work 8 consecutive days in the backcountry with small teams of at‑risk teens, often living primitively and communing with nature. Two program types are offered:

• Three Peaks: Basecamp living, shared yurts, and day excursions such as mountain biking, slack lining, and snowshoeing.
• Red Cliff: Expedition style, nomadic living in a 400‑square‑mile wilderness corridor with minimal infrastructure.

• Field Guides work 8 consecutive days in the backcountry with struggling teenagers (hike daily, minimal cell service, etc.)
• Ensure the supervision and safety of students.
• Mentor students in primitive and outdoor skills.
• Assist students with their therapeutic curriculum.
• Share appreciation for nature and outdoor practices.
• Lead experiential activities and facilitate group discussions.
• Create a safe environment for emotional processing.
• De‑escalate and manage crises within the group.
• Provide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shifts.
• Creatively, collaboratively, and safely address backcountry challenges.
• Carry essential gear such as 1ST‑Aid kit, radio, and SPOT device.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a positive, fun attitude while working with youth.

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred).
• 1ST‑Aid and CPR certification required within the first month;
  Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred.
• Minimum 19 years of age.
• Successful criminal background check.
• Successful pre‑employment health assessment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Physical ability to work 8‑day shifts, live primitively, and carry >40 pounds daily over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

• Effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Leadership and decision‑making aptitude.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Emotional self‑regulation.
• Sound judgment and safety orientation.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.
• Establish and maintain healthy boundaries.

• Schedule:
  
  8 on / 6 off (approximately 150 days off per year).
• Basecamp accommodation available before and after shifts (beds, kitchen, showers).
• Opportunities for bonus pay and overtime.
• Health, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance after 60 days.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Significant discounts on outdoor gear from partner brands.
• Location near major national parks and ski resorts.

Help heal families and bring transformative change through the outdoors. Join the Red Cliff and Three Peaks team.