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.