Casey Clark
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Experienced facilitator specializing in diverse group dynamics and effective communication. Proven skills in active listening, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet individual and group needs. Successfully planned and executed workshops that enhanced team growth and improved overall productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager
Big Sky Youth Empowerment
10.2022 - Current
- Program Manager for a non profit organization aimed to empower underprivileged youth, utilizing outdoor activities and interpersonal group processing skills.
- Year round programming with after school workshops and a full day adventure on Sunday’s.
- Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to creating a weekly curriculum focusing on identity, self worth, group cohesion, trust and communication.
- Facilitate hour long check in groups daily to create a safe space for teens to practice vulnerable communication as well as process and connect with peers and myself about the highs and lows in their life and gain support from their group.
- Work closely with parents and therapist to aid in positive self love, acceptance, growth and confidence.
- Teach outdoor skills weekly, focusing on safety and empowerment that the natural world offers as it shows us what we are capable of and celebrating wins with a close knit group.
Mountain Bike Guide
Western Spirit Cycling
03.2019 - Current
- Guide five-day camping and mountain bike trips throughout the west.
- Responsible for guest safety, route finding, group dynamics, cooking, cleaning, camp set up, etc.
- We aim to create a fun, challenging environment for our guests to grow, disconnect with technology and enjoy nature.
Field Staff and Adventure Therapy Director
Blue Fire Wilderness Therapy
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Job responsibilities include, 14 days at a time/ 27/7 facilitation, teaching and supervising teens in the desert and overseeing and creating the adventure therapy department.
- Planning and guiding adventure activities with a corresponding, self-developed curriculum for each student.
- Training and cultivating a positive staff team.
- Working with diverse and inclusive youth groups.
- Taught multiple avenues for coping strategies and pushed individuals toward self-improvement and outside of their 'comfort zone'.
- Problem solving and collaborating with the therapy leadership team to provide safe, thoughtful adventure weekends.
Trip Leader
Adventure Treks
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Lead staff teams of five instructors and 25 teenage students.
- Job responsibilities include: planning and facilitating month long adventure trips throughout the U.S.
- Job responsibilities include, group and risk management, food and gear planning.
- Route finding, adapting to weather and group dynamics last minute.
- Through this process, learning the vital skills to remain positive, focused and attentive in stressful, fast paced environments with many different moving parts.
- This resulted in a cohesive, organic learning environment for the students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adventure Education
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12-2013
Skills
- Program management and curriculum development
- Adventure facilitation and group dynamics
- Motivational techniques and conflict resolution
- Team leadership and adaptability
- Mental health wellness and problem solving
- Interpersonal skill development
- Emotional intelligence
- Risk management
- Communication strategies
- Detail-oriented
Certification
Wilderness First Responder/ CPR and AED
Affiliations
Volunteered at Eagle Mount, teaching skiing and biking to people with disabilities.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager
Big Sky Youth Empowerment
10.2022 - Current
Mountain Bike Guide
Western Spirit Cycling
03.2019 - Current
Field Staff and Adventure Therapy Director
Blue Fire Wilderness Therapy
01.2014 - 01.2019
Trip Leader
Adventure Treks
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Adventure Education
Fort Lewis College