Overview
Our mission is to challenge students to broaden their perspectives through new experiences and environments, to inspire them to develop lifelong skills, to discover and explore their passions, and to empower them to reach beyond self-imposed limitations and take charge of their future.
Broadreach Instructors are expected to educate, mentor and inspire students every day. This is a 24/7 position with limited free time or personal space. Broadreach Instructors also need to be energetic and empathetic role models who excel in building meaningful relationships with young adults. Managing health and safety, maintaining a positive attitude through challenging circumstances, leading games, participating in service-learning activities, teaching, developing students’ personal growth, facilitating inclusive group dynamics and demonstrating respectful travel are just a few of the many responsibilities of a Broadreach Instructor.
Broadreach Adventures are fun, rewarding and demanding. Each course is approximately three weeks long and is mentally and physically challenging. Our most successful instructors are positive, flexible, team players who are able to create a fun, cohesive and supportive community. Groups typically have 8 – 14 students and two Broadreach Instructors.
Instructors would attend training in Raleigh, NC and then would be placed on one of the following programs, Costa Rica Sea Turtles, Costa Rica Veterinary Experience, or Amazon & Galapagos Eco Adventure. Season runs from June 7th to August 5th. Instructors are required to attend staff training from June 7th to June 13th.
Qualifications:
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or the ability to obtain the certification before summer.
- Experience leading teens on multi-day programs in outdoor environments or outside of the U.S.
- Strong desire to work closely with teens and young adults to educate and support their growth academically, physically and emotionally.
- Group facilitation experience and an understanding of group dynamic and conflict resolution concepts.
Required Skills:
- Strong Spanish language skills, since instructors will be communicating in Spanish with local outfitters.
- Program leading or experience working with teens or young adults outside of the classroom.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, able to work in dynamic, changing environments.
- Able to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, ziplining, etc.
- Strong organizational skills to manage budget, program expenses, student documents, etc.
About Broadreach Adventures, LLC
Over the past 30 years, Broadreach has taken more than 17,000 students on our study abroad programs to over 40 countries. With programs for middle school, high school and college aged students, Broadreach courses span the globe exploring extraordinary destinations and fascinating topics through hands-on instruction, field research and service learning.
