Retreat Instructor

Position Summary

Instructors hired for specific Retreat Dates and not on-going regular programming. The Retreat Instructor is responsible for planning, facilitating, and delivering engaging retreat experiences that support participant growth, learning, wellness, team development, or personal transformation. This role creates a welcoming and inclusive environment, leads retreat sessions, and ensures participants achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with the retreat's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead retreat workshops, classes, discussions, and experiential activities
• Deliver content in an engaging, interactive, and professional manner
• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate diverse participant needs and learning styles
• Foster a positive, safe, and supportive environment for all attendees
• Collaborate with retreat organizers to develop schedules, curricula, and session plans
• Assist in designing activities that align with retreat goals and participant expectations
• Prepare instructional materials, handouts, and resources as needed
• Coordinate with other facilitators, guest speakers, and support staff
• Build rapport and establish trust with participants
• Encourage meaningful participation and group interaction
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support throughout the retreat experience
• Address participant questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain awareness of participant safety and wellness throughout all activities
• Follow organizational policies and emergency procedures
• Ensure activities are conducted responsibly and within appropriate risk-management guidelines
• Collect participant feedback and evaluate program effectiveness
• Recommend improvements to enhance future retreat experiences
• Participate in post-retreat reviews and planning meetings

Requirements

Required

• Experience facilitating group programs, workshops, retreats, or educational sessions
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and create inclusive environments
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing circumstances

Preferred

• Certification or training in coaching, wellness, mindfulness, leadership development, team building, education, or a related field
• Experience working with adult learners and group dynamics
• First Aid/CPR certification (if applicable)
• Experience leading outdoor, wellness, corporate, or personal development retreats

Key Competencies

• Facilitation and public speaking
• Leadership and coaching
• Emotional intelligence
• Group engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Cultural awareness and inclusivity

Success Measures

• Creates meaningful and memorable participant experiences
• Maintains high participant satisfaction ratings
• Delivers programs effectively and on schedule
• Promotes a welcoming, safe, and inclusive retreat environment
• Contributes to repeat attendance and positive participant outcomes

Wellness-Focused Responsibilities

• Lead wellness-based activities such as