Retreat coach

Mental Health & Wellness Retreat Coach / FacilitatorOverview

We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and experienced Mental Health & Wellness Retreat Coach / Facilitator to join our growing retreat team in Bragg Creek, Alberta.

Vita Wellness Retreats offers private, one-on-one mental health and wellness retreats ranging from 4–14 days, with retreats running 3–7 times per month. This role is ideal for a therapist, counsellor, social worker, or mental health practitioner, mental health, practitioners, life coaches, holistic, healers, who enjoys immersive, personalized work and supporting clients through deep emotional and nervous-system-focused and trauma-informed healing.

In this role, you will guide clients through our structured self-development program while also providing customized 1:1 coaching and emotional support, facilitating the daily retreat experience, and helping ensure clients feel supported, grounded, and cared for throughout their stay.

Experience with holistic, somatic, or spiritual modalities is considered a strong asset.

Schedule & Availability

Retreat days typically run 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (first day from 2:00-5:30pm)

Programs are 5 hours per day

Minimum of 5 hours per retreat day, with a maximum of 5 hours per day

Retreats run 3–7 times per month

Advance notice can be provided when applicable

Flexibility is offered; however, availability when retreats are booked is essential

Compensation & Structure

Compensation is hourly, based on experience, credentials, and scope of practice

Pricing is discussed individually and aligned with qualifications and professional background

Retreat facilitation includes a minimum and maximum of 5 paid hours per day

Practitioners who offer additional services or modalities (e.g., somatic work, breathwork, mindfulness, energy work, coaching, or other aligned offerings) may have these added to retreats at a separate flat rate, when appropriate and agreed upon in advance

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate private, one-on-one mental health and wellness retreats

Guide clients through our structured self-development and mindset program

Provide individualized coaching and emotional support tailored to each client’s needs

Support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and personal insight

Assist with retreat facilitation, including:

Client check-in and orientation

Light hosting responsibilities during the retreat

Coordinating lunch and dinner service for the client

Create a safe, grounded, and supportive environment throughout the retreat

Collaborate with other wellness and mental health professionals on the care team

Maintain clear and accurate session notes and documentation where required

Uphold professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

Background as a Therapist, Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, or related field

Registration or eligibility to practice within your scope (where applicable)

Experience supporting mental health, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, or personal development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build trust and rapport quickly in a one-on-one setting

Calm, grounded presence with the ability to hold space compassionately

Experience with holistic, somatic, mindfulness, or spiritual modalities is an asset

Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Additional Requirements

Comfortable with electronic documentation / records

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work independently and responsibly in a retreat setting

Why Join Vita Wellness Retreats

Meaningful, deep one-on-one client work

Structured programs combined with personalized facilitation

Supportive, values-driven retreat environment

Flexible scheduling with advance planning

Opportunity to expand your practice through retreat-based work

Job Type: Freelance

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Experience:

mental health: 2 years (an asset)

Work Location: In person