International Program Instructor – Costa Rica – Summer 2024

Broadreach summer programs are unforgettable, action-packed adventures for teens. We specialize in teen dive, sail, and marine biology liveaboard voyages, and also offer land-based adventures with a focus on scuba diving, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine.

Job 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 educate, mentor and inspire students every day. Broadreach Instructors are 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, confirming logistics and demonstrating respectful travel are just a few of the many responsibilities of a Broadreach Instructor.

Instructors will attend training in Raleigh from June 7th to June 13th. Currently looking for staff to co-lead our Costa Rica Veterinary program from June 15th to August 5th.

Special Benefits

Our instructors will be paid a daily stipend, and will also receive food and accommodations throughout their contract. Broadreach will book flights to training and to/from your program location.

Minimum Requirements

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or the ability to obtain the certification before summer.
• Strong Spanish speaking skills, especially for placement on our programs based in Latin America.
• Experience leading teens on multi-day programs in outdoor environments or outside of the U.S.
• Group facilitation experience and an understanding of group dynamic and conflict resolution concepts.
• 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 budget, program expenses, student documents, etc.
• Program leading or experience working with teens or young adults outside of the classroom.