Sean Thompson
Hailey,ID
Summary
Outdoor Operations Leader and AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor with 6+ years of experience in high-stakes leadership, therapeutic program management, and staff development. Proven track record in scaling adventure departments, managing teams of up to 300, and creating/upholding rigorous safety standards across multiple companies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ski Instructor Supervisor
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, ID
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed over 50 employees directly and provided oversight for over 300 employees.
Adventure Director
Wilderness Adventure Therapy
Gooding, ID
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Head of the Adventure Department- training, staff reviews, hiring, and itinerary building.
- Department building- Expanded department through new permits, and creating new programming.
- Coordinated response efforts during natural disasters, providing support for medical and emotional needs.
Adventure Coordinator
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions
Lehi, Utah
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded the creation of the Adventure Program.
- Led climbing, canyoneering, and outdoor activities to promote teamwork and personal growth.
- Conducted daily therapeutic exercises to support clients' emotional and physical health., such as meditation, yoga and open-ended discussions.
Education
B.A. - History, Political Science
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNSkills
- Excel, Word
- AI Fluency
- Community Resilience Model
- Public Speaking
- Creating and finishing tasks
- Emergency response
- Group instruction
- Program development
Volunteer Experience
- Hunger Coalition
- St. Michael's Church
- Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota
- Local Crag Cleanups
Other Jobs
- Moki Retreats LLC. Started my own company. (Seasonal Part Time)
Certification
• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
• Wilderness First Responder
• Wilderness First Aid
• Aegis (Crisis Prevention and De-escalation)
• First Aid/CPR
• Wilderness First Responder
• Wilderness First Aid
• Aegis (Crisis Prevention and De-escalation)
• First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Ski Instructor Supervisor
Sun Valley Resort
12.2025 - 04.2026
Adventure Director
Wilderness Adventure Therapy
10.2023 - 01.2026
Adventure Coordinator
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions
02.2020 - 05.2023
B.A. - History, Political Science
Bemidji State University