International Program Instructor – Summer 2025

Broadreach Adventures leads immersive, international programs for middle and high school students.  Since 1993, students have traveled to over 40 countries on Broadreach trips.

This position correlates to our land based programs, focused on ecology, wildlife and conservation, and are based primarily in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Bahamas.

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.
• Demonstrate respectful travel mindset and model this for students.
• Ensure student’s safety and monitor physical and emotional well being of the group and manage student medical issues that may arise.
• Communicate daily with HQ to relay updates about student experiences.
• Track trip budget and finances.
• Problem solve and make decisions for your group with guidance from HQ.
• Translate instructions from Spanish to English, while working with local outfitters.

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 1-3 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, June 7 to June 13 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.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills to manage program expenses, student documents and daily logs.

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.
• College degree preferred.

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.