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Regardless of the position, all Broadreach leaders must:

Attend Broadreach Staff Training which starts in early June

Lead, role model and care for a small group of teens (group size 10-14) for 24 hours a day, 7 days week

Be culturally sensitive

  Serve as positive role models to students

Help out in all aspects of the program itinerary

Keep accurate records of expenses and complete student, staff, parent and course reports

Coordinate logistics on the trip

Coordinate with local guides and outfitters

Maintain regular communication with Broadreach office and/or base camp

Send email updates to Broadreach headquarters at designated intervals during each trip

Organize meals

Participate in pre-trip prep, set-up and final breakdown

Maintain and care for all Broadreach gear

Debrief the program at the end of the summer at Broadreach Headquarters (usually 4 days) or with Course Director on program (usually 2 days)

Typically all leaders are required to:

Be at least 21 years of age for a "Lead" or "Co-lead" position

Be available from June 1st through late August

Be a certified Wilderness First Responder (Broadreach offers a WFR course in late May) or EMT/WEMT

Have previous experience working with teens

Have experience leading groups in the field

Have experience in the outdoors and the hard skills required for the trip

Be in excellent health and physical condition

 
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