Regardless of the position, all Broadreach leaders must:
- Attend Broadreach Staff Training
- 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 for training, pre trip preparation, program dates and debriefing (approximately 35-85 days)
- Be a certified Wilderness First Responder (Broadreach offers a WFR course in late May) or EMT/WEMT. Go to www.wildmed.com to learn more about the WFR course.
- 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
