Benefits:- Free food & snacks
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule
Position type | Per diem, scheduled by retreat or event
Works with | Retreat Director, clinicians, and fellow co-facilitators
Location | Rooted Oaks Ranch, Magnolia, Texas (on-site)
Schedule | Retreats and intensives often run Friday–Sunday, so this role includes some weekend work.
The opportunity
Our co-facilitators are the heart of the guest experience. You will host retreats and workshops alongside a fellow facilitator, create a safe and welcoming container for every group, and guide guests through the Rooted Oaks curriculum with warmth and skill.
This is a great fit for a seasoned group leader, coach, educator, or helping professional who loves experiential, nature-based work and wants to be part of a team that takes the guest experience seriously.
What you’ll do
- Co-lead retreats, workshops, and day programs, delivering the Rooted Oaks curriculum as designed.
- Create and hold a safe, emotionally attuned container — setting the tone, establishing group agreements, and helping guests feel welcome and settled.
- Guide guests through experiential activities, reflection, group discussion, and time on the land.
- Coordinate closely with your co-facilitator, support staff, wellness practitioners, and clinicians so each day runs smoothly.
- Notice when a guest may need more support and loop in the on-site clinician or retreat lead.
- Prepare ahead of each retreat by reviewing curriculum materials, the schedule, and guest information.
- Help with set-up, transitions, and closing of each program, and share brief notes and feedback afterward.
What you bring
- 3+ years of experience leading groups, retreats, workshops, or experiential programs.
- A background in counseling, coaching, education, social work, ministry, wellness, or a related helping field.
- Comfort teaching from an established curriculum while staying present and responsive to the group.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and healthy group dynamics.
- Experience in nature-based, adventure, or equine-assisted programming is a plus (no horse experience required).
- Current CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
Good to know
- Co-facilitators lead the program experience; this role does not include overnight on-call clinical duties.
- Full-day programs are staffed with two co-facilitators, so you will always have a partner in the room.
Who you are
- Someone people instantly feel safe with — calm, kind, and genuinely interested in others.
- A confident leader who can hold a room without taking it over.
- A team player who communicates well and enjoys co-leading.
- Flexible, reliable, and comfortable with early mornings, long days, and some weekends.
How to apply
To apply, send your résumé and a short note about why this work matters to you. Include any licenses or certifications relevant to the role and, for shift-based roles, the shifts and days you are available.