Assistant Field Director

ThreePeaks Ascent • Cedar City, UT

4d • $50,000

About The Position

RedCliff Ascent is a wilderness therapy program in the Southern Utah high desert that works with teenagers experiencing emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders. The program uses primitive skills, evidence-based experiential and family therapies, and healthy relationships to support students and their families in beginning their healing journey.

The Assistant Field Director is a field leadership role responsible for managing one of two shifts of Field Guides and the shift Field Support Manager. The position supports the program’s mission by overseeing field operations, staff development, logistics, safety, and communication. The role is full-time, based near Enterprise in Southern Utah, and follows an 8-days-on, 6-days-off schedule. Salary is $50,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related field, or equivalent education and experience in a related field.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must be at least 25 years old due to licensing requirements.
• Able to pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Current Utah driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Able to pass a criminal investigation background check.
• Must live close enough to the field of operation and field office to respond effectively to program emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or EMT certification.
• CFR certification.
• Aegis instructor certification.
• Administrative managerial experience in a youth program or similar program, including hiring, firing, and disciplinary action with some or complete autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Visit the field to perform quality checks and provide staff support.
• Document field visits and group conditions appropriately.
• Manage shift logistics, including resupply drops, intakes, and student transportation.
• Encourage shift staff and provide one-on-one support, including training and retraining.
• Actively track the advancement of the shift’s Field Guides.
• Respond to and manage field crises, including completing incident reports.
• Promptly and accurately share updates on student and field conditions with the Leadership Team and/or the relevant student’s Treatment Team.
• Administer disciplinary action for the shift as necessary under company policy, and document and communicate it appropriately to the Field Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after the first 60 days.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager