Choose facilitators for subject skill, clear teaching, respectful boundaries and support for different starting points. Agree on preparation, sessions, guest contact and availability. A strong reputation alone does not show that someone can host your camp well.
Look for subject skill, clear teaching, good boundaries, and the ability to work with different starting points. A famous name is not enough.
Ask a candidate to explain a beginner task without jargon. Ask how they respond when a guest disagrees, opts out, asks for an adaptation, or feels embarrassed.
Check relevant qualifications, references, insurance, and the scope of specialist work. A yoga teacher, therapist, outdoor guide, chef, and writing coach have different roles. Do not blur them because all are called facilitators.
Set professional conduct rules. Cover touch, private messages, sales pressure, gifts, alcohol, harassment, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. Guests should have a way to report a concern outside the facilitator involved.
Agree on preparation, delivery, materials, travel, cancellation, substitution, recording, and ownership of teaching resources. Put the agreement in writing.
Pay for the work around the session: feedback, setup, cleanup, accessibility preparation, and guest questions within the agreed scope. Do not assume a facilitator will be available socially all evening.
Your task: Create a role agreement that separates teaching hours, hosting duties, and personal time.
