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Night Auditor

Wisconsin Dells, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is America's Largest Waterpark Resort! The ... Issue room keys and direct guests to their rooms. * Review accounts and chargers with guests during ...

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Field Therapist

Montrose, CO · On-site

Field Therapist Seeds Wilderness Way (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens. We take teens ... The Field Therapist interacts directly with the Clinical Director, Executive Director and the ...

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Field Therapist

Montrose, CO · On-site

Field Therapist Seeds Wilderness Way (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens. We take teens ... The Field Therapist interacts directly with the Clinical Director, Executive Director and the ...

NOLS

NOLS Director - Custom Education

Lander, WY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

These experiences include wilderness expeditions, leadership development programs, classroom training, online learning, and industry conferences. The next Director will be expected to build on this ...

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Field Therapist

Montrose, CO · On-site

Field Therapist Seeds Wilderness Way (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens. We take teens ... The Field Therapist interacts directly with the Clinical Director, Executive Director and the ...

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Field Therapist

Montrose, CO · On-site

Field Therapist Seeds Wilderness Way (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens. We take teens ... The Field Therapist interacts directly with the Clinical Director, Executive Director and the ...

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What is a wilderness director?

A Wilderness Director is a professional responsible for overseeing wilderness programs, often at camps, outdoor education centers, or adventure organizations. They manage staff, ensure participant safety, develop outdoor curricula, and coordinate logistics for trips into natural settings. Their role includes enforcing safety protocols, training guides, and sometimes communicating with parents or guardians. Wilderness Directors must have strong leadership skills, experience in outdoor activities, and relevant certifications such as wilderness first aid. Their work ensures that outdoor experiences are both enjoyable and safe for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wilderness director?

To thrive as a Wilderness Director, you need expertise in outdoor education, risk management, trip planning, and a background in wilderness leadership or recreation, often supported by certifications like Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness EMT. Familiarity with outdoor navigation tools (GPS, maps, compasses), incident reporting systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are vital for managing staff, guiding participants, and responding effectively to emergencies. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring participant safety, program quality, and effective team coordination in challenging outdoor environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a wilderness director, and how can they be addressed?

A Wilderness Director often manages complex logistics, ensures participant safety, and leads a diverse team in remote or unpredictable environments. Common challenges include adapting to sudden weather changes, handling medical emergencies, and maintaining group morale during extended outings. These can be addressed by thorough planning, regular staff training in wilderness first aid, clear communication protocols, and fostering a supportive team culture. Additionally, collaborating closely with guides, medical staff, and administrative teams ensures smoother operations and better risk management.

What is the difference between Wilderness Director vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectWilderness DirectorWilderness Guide
CredentialsFirst Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, relevant certificationsFirst Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, guiding certifications
Work EnvironmentProgram planning, staff supervision, safety management in outdoor settingsLeading groups, providing outdoor instruction, guiding activities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, outdoor education, adventure companiesOutdoor adventure companies, tour operators, guiding services

The Wilderness Director oversees outdoor programs, manages staff, and ensures safety protocols, focusing on program development. The Wilderness Guide directly leads groups in outdoor activities, providing instruction and ensuring safety during excursions. Both roles require similar certifications and work in outdoor environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Wilderness Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 6% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Building Maintenance Technician (10am-6pm)

Wisconsin Dells, WI • On-site

Wilderness Territory
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$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is America's Largest Waterpark Resort! The Wilderness provides a fun, safe, and memorable experience to not only our guests but our employees as well! We are a family-owned resort that takes pride in ensuring guest satisfaction as well as treating our employees like family. We strive for excellence within our resort and hope to create a long-lasting positive influence on the employees that join on our team.
Join the Wilderness Family for a rewarding employment experience! #WeAreFamily
The Wilderness Resort is seeking hardworking, dependable, enthusiastic, customer service driven individuals to join our fast paced team! Employees have access to great benefits, amenity usage, and so much more!
The Building Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the safety, maintenance, and repairing of all buildings owned and operated by Wilderness Resort.
This is a 10:00am - 6:00pm position with weekend availability.
*Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License (or ability to obtain one) and an acceptable driving record*
Essential duties and tasks of the position include but are not limited:
  • Repairing and maintenance on all furnishings and equipment that is assigned.
  • Completes room work request forms, preventative maintenance sheets, work requests by telephone and VHS radio and resort's guest request.
  • Make daily inspections on the interior and exterior building components throughout the resort.
  • Ensures all repairs are scheduled and they are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment, electrical equipment, pneumatics equipment, Ving Card lock systems, fire alarm systems, cooling and refrigeration, and all other related equipment.
  • Maintains daily work request log on all rooms and common area repairs.
  • Remove all bagged trash, cardboard and other waste products of daily hotel operation, Wyndham vacation owners, GCL, Conference Center, Condos and Cabins.
  • Ground maintenance activities such as removing trash from entrances, water parks, picking up trash from grounds, hotel or common areas.
  • Monitor and remove all recycling from GCL recycling containers, re-bag and remove to proper receptacles for recycling by Waste Management.
  • Visually inspect sanitation maintenance vehicle, maintain vehicle, physically and mechanically, request repairs as needed.
  • Report all compactor issues to Building Systems Director or Assistant to the Building Systems Director. (Full, Not working, etc.)
  • Communicates effectively with co-workers, keeping up to date on code requirements and changes, receiving and maintaining certifications and other related training.
  • Follows all policies outlined in the employee handbook.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.

Wilderness Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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