International Program Instructor

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.

Broadreach is based in Raleigh, NC. Trip leaders will be placed on one of the following programs: Costa Rica Sea Turtles, Costa Rica Veterinary Experience or Amazon and Galapagos Eco Adventure. 

Season runs from June 7th to August 5th.

Qualifications:

• Significant international travel experience.
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or the ability to obtain the certification before programs start.
• 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.
• Passion for mentoring and motivating students and fostering cultural learning.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, able to work without direct supervision and adaptable to often changing, dynamic environments.
• Able to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, ziplining, etc.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• International travel experience.
• Strong Spanish speaking skills, our instructors will be speaking Spanish to local outfitters.
• Program leading or experience working with teens or young adults outside of the classroom.
• Open availability from early June to mid-August increases chance of placement.
• Willingness to learn and share cultural norms with students.
• College degree preferred.
• Some programs require a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual car.

Broadreach is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate differences in age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other characteristics that help broaden our perspectives. It is our aim, that all our staff, students and partners reflect and embrace these values.