How to hire a co-facilitator

How to hire a co-facilitator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step co-facilitator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a co-facilitator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new co-facilitator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your co-facilitator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a co-facilitator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a co-facilitator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a co-facilitator that fits the bill.

   This list presents co-facilitator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Co-Facilitator	Description	Hourly rate
   Co-Facilitator	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$11-30
   Team Trainer	A team trainer is responsible for developing the skills of employees by implementing new strategies and techniques to increase operational efficiency and maximize productivity. Team trainers conduct skill-up training sessions, adhering to the business' and clients' needs, and provide engaging and interactive discussions for the participants, evaluating their progress through a series of activities and practical applications... Show more	$11-20
   Trainer Lead	As a training lead, you are responsible for overseeing a company's employee training and development activities. You are also expected to perform various tasks that may include identifying training needs for the organization, supervising trainers' work, and developing effective employee training programs... Show more	$22-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Substance Abuse
   • Mental Health
   • Child Abuse
   • Group Therapy Sessions
   • Group Discussions
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Conflict Resolution
   • Co-Lead
   • Anger Management
   • IOP
   • Community Resources
   • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
   • Community Services
   • Risk Youth

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   Responsibilities:

   • Analyze online learning experience and achieve improvement through implementing use of social networking, interactive PowerPoint and additional software.
   • Co-Facilitate DBT groups with another therapist.
   • Develop leadership qualities & enhance team building abilities.
   • Provide primary group leadership and intake facilitation for prospective participants.
   • Utilize major tenets of DBT including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and acceptance while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques.
   • Provide lead support to visitation programming including training and direction to visitation facilitators on program protocol, procedures, and requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your co-facilitator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A co-facilitator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, co-facilitators' average salary in arkansas is 63% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level co-facilitators earn 63% less than senior-level co-facilitators.
   • Certifications. A co-facilitator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a co-facilitator's salary.

   Average co-facilitator salary

   $40,002yearly

   $19.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level co-facilitator salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a co-facilitator job description

   A good co-facilitator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a co-facilitator job description:

   Co-facilitator job description example

   Education for Counselor Level: High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional; Bachelor’s degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields or; Master’s degree in human services related field.

   
   

   Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role. At least 2 years of prior outdoor leadership experience. Willingness to get trained and certified in technical skills as needed. Experience with one or more of the following activities, hiking, orienteering, kayaking/canoeing, survival skills, backpacking, canoe/kayak camping, snowshoeing or biking.

   
   

   Skills & Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as: behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure and self-esteem.

   
   

   GMFS has a competitive compensation and benefits package for fulltime including health insurance, paid leave time, 403b retirement plan with match after one year, employer paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, vision, dental, wellness program, NICE Healthcare, EAP and paid parental leave. Clinical Supervision is offered with a board certified clinical supervisor as you work toward your own professional license as a Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) which is a $4,000-$5,000 dollar benefit, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Adler Master Graduate School Partnership (up to 30% discounts) and much more. Part-time: Nice Healthcare, 403b retirement plan with prorated match after one year and EAP.

   
   

   GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right co-facilitator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your co-facilitator job on Zippia to find and recruit co-facilitator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with co-facilitator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new co-facilitator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the co-facilitator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new co-facilitator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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