Retreat Facilitators - Qasa

Costa Rica
Customer Support

Are you interested in facilitating one of our core programs (Awaken: Sacred Plant Retreats; Unleash: Embodied Pleasure Retreats; or Explore: Out and Wild Adventure Retreats)

Or, do you have ideas for other retreat collaborations?

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis as we plan for our 2026-2027 season and beyond!

Engagement Type: Contract | Open / Rolling Application

Retreat Audience: Our retreats currently serve gay/queer men and will be expanding our programming in 2027 to serve the broader LGBTQ+ community

*This is an evergreen application. We review submissions on a rolling basis as opportunities arise and as we look ahead to our December 2026 - August 2027 season!

Sacred Plant Retreat Facilitator

Role Overview

Sacred Plant Retreat Facilitators support and guide participants through sacred plant retreat experiences rooted in safety, ethics, trauma awareness, and queer-affirming care. Facilitators collaborate closely with Qasa leadership and facilitation teams to uphold program integrity, participant wellbeing, and ceremonial standards. This role may include leading or co-facilitating group sessions, supporting preparation and integration, and holding space during sacred plant ceremonies and group sessions.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate or co-facilitate retreat programming including sacred plant ceremonies in alignment with Qasa facilitation approach

Lead or support virtual participant preparation and integration sessions before and after retreats

Collaborate effectively with other facilitation team members on safety, care, and group dynamics

Uphold Qasa’s ethics, consent culture, and harm reduction protocols

Communicate participant or safety concerns promptly for resolution

Participate in retreat planning meetings and team debriefs

Qualifications & Experience

Experience facilitating sacred plant ceremonies and/or integration spaces, with explicit authorization from recognized lineage holders and/or reputable certification-granting organizations

Trauma-informed and queer-affirming orientation

Relevant training in sacred plant/psychedelic facilitation, integration, and/or harm reduction

Experience and training in holding group process and comfort in working collaboratively in facilitation teams

Alignment with Qasa’s values, safety standards, and facilitation approach

Embodied Pleasure Retreat Facilitator

Role Overview

Embodied Pleasure Retreat Facilitators guide participants through somatic, sensual, body-based, tantric, and/or pleasure-informed experiences grounded in consent, trauma awareness, and queer-affirming practice. Facilitators help create spaces of safety, curiosity, and empowerment while honoring boundaries and participant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate embodied, somatic, or pleasure-based practices aligned with retreat programming

Uphold explicit consent culture and trauma-informed safety practices

Support group cohesion, emotional regulation, and participant care

Collaborate with other facilitation team members to adapt programming to group needs

Participate in cohort virtual preparation & integration sessions and pre/post-retreat team prep meetings and debriefs

Model ethical boundaries, humility, and professional presence

Qualifications & Experience

Training and experience in embodied, somatic, tantric, or pleasure-based modalities

Strong grounding in consent education and trauma awareness

Experience facilitating group experiences in sex-positive, body-positive, and queer spaces

Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly within a facilitation team

Alignment with Qasa’s ethics, inclusivity, and facilitation standards

Adventure Retreat Facilitator

Role Overview

Out & Wild Adventure Retreat Facilitators support nature-based and adventure-oriented retreat experiences that emphasize connection, resilience, and personal growth. Facilitators collaborate with guides and Qasa staff to ensure physical safety, emotional support, and inclusive group dynamics throughout outdoor activities.

Key Responsibilities

Support or lead nature-based and adventure programming

Hold emotionally supportive, participant-centered space during physically engaging activities

Collaborate with external guides and internal teams for logistical alignment and to ensure safety and flow

Monitor group dynamics and individual wellbeing

Uphold Qasa’s values of consent, inclusion, and respect for nature

Participate in team planning meetings and debriefs

Qualifications & Experience (High-Level)

Experience facilitating or supporting outdoor, adventure, or nature-based group experiences

First Aid / CPR (wilderness-level preferred) and other adventure activity certifications

Comfort working with diverse bodies, abilities, and comfort levels

Queer-affirming, trauma-aware orientation

Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and grounded in dynamic environments

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