Overview

Field Instructors work a 2 week on, 2 week off shift. Our instructors live in the field and work directly with a group of clients during their two-week shift. They are responsible for the group’s medication distribution, overseeing meal preparation, leading daily group rituals, and the overall well-being of our clients. They also assist with teaching our clients primitive living skills, how to use their gear and equipment, completing their curriculum, and how they can be a contributing group member in order for successful growth in the program.

Tagged as: Backcountry Skills, Climbing Skills, Full Time, Instruction and Guiding, Mountaineering Skills, Support Staff, Trail Supervisor, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Qualifications:

21 years of age or older
Ability to pass physical and drug screen
Ability to commute to job site
Comfortable in all seasons
Experience preferred in working with at-risk youth but not required
CPR, First Aid (can obtain after hire)

Required Skills:

Ability to live in outdoor backpack setting

Preferred Skills:

Comfortable working with at-risk youth, comfortable in all weather conditions, comfortable hiking up to 12 miles in a day.

About blueFire Wilderness Therapy

blueFire Wilderness is an outdoor therapy program for youth ages 11-28. blueFire combines clinical expertise, wilderness, and adventure therapy in our clinician-owned program, providing an approach to treatment which produces long-lasting, internalized change.

Our wilderness adventure therapy helps teens and families overcome their challenges to become the best versions of themselves. We create a healing journey for families to reconnect and work together towards change.

Application Instructions

Please submit an application at the following link at https://bluefirewilderness.com/application/ or by going to our Website and clicking on the careers button in the top right hand corner, then scrolling down to the orange button that states apply now.