At the real heart of our program is our field staff. It is through their day to day efforts that we are able to offer a quality program; both in terms of safety and therapeutic value. We will give preferential consideration to applicants expressing a desire to participate in our yearlong contract since this enhances the delivery of services to our clients.

Our program is rigorous but offers excellent outcomes for our participants. Trail staff will be with their groups for three week trips and two weeks off. The whole experience is culminated with an intense 3 day "Family" group session. All needed equipment is supplied you with the exception of a good compass. Wages for trail staff range between $70 to $135/day.

Compliance with the State of Utah licensing regulations requires each new hire to participate successfully in a 21 day internship. ($60/day + food & equipment). This allows an opportunity for both employee and employer to look each other over. It is anticipated that the new employee will use this time to acquire and/or demonstrate abilities specific to the job position they wish to fill next.

Please browse our website to get a sense of what we are about. We are definitely not comfort campers! Although not survivalists we could be described accurately as minimalists. Applicants in recovery with at least a six months sobriety are welcome.

Assistant Instructor

• 19 years old High School diploma or equivalency
• Two months of field experience (internship can count towards this requirement)
• Exhibit leadership skills
• Currently trained & certified in CPR and standard first aid Meet Utah Licensing policy regarding criminal history
• Have completed initial staff training & field course (21 day internship) and acquired or demonstrated abilities with,
  
  

1.	two-way radio use & limitations,
2.	counseling techniques specific to substance abuse, the 12 step recovery process & behavior problems with adolescents,
3.	teach communication & decision making skills, 4) group facilitation & dynamics,
4.	stone age living skills,
5.	orienteering/navigation with topographical maps & compass, and
6.	pass medical physical and stress fitness test at a rating for age and elevation

You would appear as a stronger applicant if you have higher certifications in emergency medicine, have attended a Wilderness Challenge/Stress/Adventure Instructor Training Course, documented Wilderness Challenge/Stress/Adventure work experience or documentation of training or experience in adolescent counseling, substance abuse treatment, or twelve step recovery process.

• Three months of field experience
• Prefer that this position is held by someone with Wilderness First Responder certification

• 21 years old
• Have an associate degree or high school diploma with 30 semester or 45 quarter hours’ education & training or comparable experience in a related field.
• Documented 6 months of program field experience or comparable experience in personnel file.
• Must be willing to be with group as the senior staff at all times
• Have completed initial staff training & field course (21 day internship) demonstrating or acquiring the following additional skills to those listed previously,

1.	knowledge & ability with personnel management.
2.	knowledge of helicopter evacuation & safety, heliport management, guidance signals & wind direction indication,
3.	Search & Rescue procedures and runaway prevention,
4.	remaining calm while under physical & mental stress and appropriate decision making skills that may effect staff and client safety,
5.	knowledge/experience in stress/challenge/risk safety management,
6.	observable signs of weather change,
7.	knowledge/experience in evaluating the physical and psychological condition/skill level of the participants and matching them to the environmental demands and program criteria,
8.	accurate and timely log entries, and
9.	ability to coordinate treatment goals/objectives with Team Leader (therapist).

Prefer that this position is held by someone with a minimum of a wilderness first responder certification and current in CPI training