Field Guide

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supervision and safety of students
• Mentor students in primitive and outdoor skills
• Assist students in their curriculum work
• Share appreciation and knowledge of nature and the outdoors
• Lead students through experiential activities
• Create a safe environment for students to process their emotions
• De-escalate and manage crises within group
• Provide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shifts
• Creatively, collaboratively, and safely address challenges and obstacles of the backcountry
• Carry essential gear such as 1st Aid kit, radio, and SPOT device
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Follow all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
• Must be 1st Aid & CPR certified within first month of employment, WFR (Wilderness First Responder) preferred
• 19+ years of age
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Able to pass pre-employment health assessment
• Eligible to work in the US
• Physical ability and stamina to work 8 day shifts in the back country and live primitively
• Walk, hike, and/or climb daily over uneven terrain in all weather conditions carrying 40+ pounds

Benefits

• Find your tribe: A supportive and close-knit niche in the outdoor community
• 8 on/6 off schedule means you have about 150 days off each year!
• Only have to drive to work 4-5 times a month
• Accommodation available at base for the nights before and after your shift (beds, kitchen, showers)
• Bonuses for completing the internship period and referrals
• Full-time job with guaranteed overtime
• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 days
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pro deals! Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
• Close to Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas