International Program Instructor - Summer 2026

Our mission is to challenge and inspire participants to learn, grow, build new skills and become better global citizens through hands-on discovery, travel and interaction with the world’s oceans, ecosystems and wildlife.

Broadreach Instructors are expected to educate, mentor and inspire students every day. Instructors will supervise students for the duration of their trip, including meals with students, supervision throughout the day and in the evening. This is a 24/7 position with limited free time or personal space. 

Broadreach Instructors should be energetic and empathetic role models who excel in building meaningful relationships with young adults.

Responsibilities include:

• Mentor and travel with a group of students while guiding them through program objectives.
• Facilitate inclusive group dynamics and maintain an inclusive community atmosphere.
• Lead games and team building activities to create and foster positive group dynamics.
• Assist with leading discussions and giving talks about local culture and environment.
• Confirm logistics with local outfitters for adventure based activities and meals.
• Ensure student’s safety and monitor physical and emotional well being of the group and manage student medical issues that may arise.
• Some programs may require instructors to drive students in a 9 passenger van

Programs are typically co-ed and each group will have 8-12 students with two instructors. Program Instructors will be based in Costa Rica, Ecuador or Bahamas, final location will be based on skills and experience.

Our instructors will lead programs that range from 12 to 21 days, and instructors will typically lead 2-3 sessions throughout the summer. Instructor contracts include a travel day to their program location before students arrive, prep time and a day to debrief after students depart.

Instructors are required to attend staff training in Raleigh, NC, in NC the second week of June and then will lead programs with potential dates in June, July and into the first week of August.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with Middle School or High School Students in a classroom setting, summer camp or trip leading capacity.
• Group facilitation experience and an understanding of group dynamic and conflict resolution concepts.
• A valid WFR certification throughout the course of the summer. (Broadreach hosts a WFR course in the spring, instructors can opt into the course and would be responsible for paying the course fee.)
• Instructors placed in Costa Rica or Ecuador are required to speak and understand Spanish in verbal and written form. These instructors will be required to communicate with local outfitters to confirm information and sometimes may act as a translator.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading teens on multi-day programs in outdoor environments or outside of the U.S. or extensive personal travel in our program locations.
• Ability to lead multiple sessions will increase the likelihood of placement.
• College degree preferred.
• Some programs require a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual car.
• Preference given to individuals with personal travel experience or experience leading trips in our current program locations.

Broadreach is based in Raleigh, NC, while our trips take place in the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Azores. Instructors are based on specific programs based on skills and experience. 

Please submit a resume and application on our website, https://www.gobroadreach.com/resources/jobs/