Retreat Instructor

Retreat Instructor

> Inns of Aurora · Aurora, United States · — · Posted 2026-09-14

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Programming

Description

**Instructors hired for specific Retreat Dates and not on-going regular programming**

**Position Summary**

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**

Program Facilitation

• 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.

Retreat Planning & Coordination

• 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.

Participant Engagement

• 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.

Health, Safety & Well-Being

• 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.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collect participant feedback and evaluate program effectiveness.

• Recommend improvements to enhance future retreat experiences.

• Participate in post-retreat reviews and planning meetings.

Requirements

**Qualifications**

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and facilitate sessions for extended periods.

• Ability to move throughout retreat facilities and activity spaces.

• May require occasional travel and overnight stays.

Success Measures

A successful Retreat Instructor:

• 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 mindfulness practices, meditation sessions, breathwork, gentle movement, stress management workshops, and holistic wellness experiences.

• Educate participants on wellness principles, healthy lifestyle practices, self-care strategies, and work-life balance.

• Create a calming, supportive, and psychologically safe environment that promotes personal well-being and growth.

• Support participants in setting and achieving wellness goals during the retreat experience.

• Provide individualized encouragement and guidance while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Monitor participant engagement and adjust wellness activities to accommodate varying fitness levels, abilities, and comfort levels.

• Collaborate with wellness professionals, fitness instructors, nutritionists, coaches, or healthcare practitioners to enhance retreat programming.

• Promote emotional resilience, mindfulness, stress reduction, and healthy coping strategies.

• Ensure wellness programming aligns with evidence-based practices and organizational standards.

• Model healthy behaviors and wellness practices that reflect the mission and values of the retreat.

• Encourage ongoing wellness habits by providing participants with tools, resources, and action plans to support continued growth after the retreat.

• Stay current on trends, best practices, and emerging research in wellness, mindfulness, and holistic health.

Additional Preferred Qualifications for Wellness Retreats

• Certification in wellness coaching, health coaching, mindfulness instruction, yoga, meditation, fitness training, or a related discipline.

• Knowledge of holistic wellness principles, behavior change techniques, and stress management practices.

• Experience facilitating wellness, self-care, resilience, or personal development programs.

• Strong understanding of participant confidentiality, boundaries, and ethical facilitation practices.

Success Measures for Wellness Retreat Instructors

A successful Wellness Retreat Instructor:

• Creates transformative wellness experiences that foster personal growth and well-being.

• Achieves high participant satisfaction and engagement.

• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

• Contributes to measurable improvements in participant wellness, resilience, and self-awareness.

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