Recreation Assistant (Yoga Instructor)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Yoga Instructors to provide yoga for Veterans in a health care setting, reporting to a Supervisory Yoga Instructor.

This is a full-time role where you plan and organize your own work, coordinating with staff and management to ensure safe, effective classes. Applicants must have ERYT 200/500 or RYT 200/500 with Yoga Alliance or IAYT certification, be proficient in English, and document participation in the patient record.

Qualifications

• Must hold ERYT 200/500 or RYT 200/500 with Yoga Alliance.
• IAYT certification (C-IAYT) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English for direct patient care.
• Experience teaching yoga in health care/therapeutic settings.
• Ability to document participation in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Instructs classes with safe adaptations and cues.
• Plans and sequences warm-up, postures, breathing and meditation.
• Maintains safe yoga space and sanitizes equipment.
• Collaborates with care team to integrate movement into health plans.
• Documents progress in electronic medical record.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Adaptation for participants

Verbal and visual instruction

Virtual instruction platforms

Safety protocols

Education

ERYT 200/500

IAYT C-IAYT

RYT 200/500

Job description

Summary

Yoga Instructors independently provide yoga for Veterans in a health care setting and report to a Supervisory Yoga Instructor - clinical provider - member of the Whole Health team or qualified individual as assigned. Yoga Instructors function independently for all professional/technical work aspects. They are responsible for planning/organizing their own work - coordinating with staff and management personnel as appropriate. Salary Range GS-5 $40 -736 to $52 -9957 GS-6: $45 -409 to $59 -031

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship - Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency - In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Registration or Certification - Must possess one of the following: Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200 or 500 (E-RYT 200 or E-RYT-500) registration with Yoga Alliance
• International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) certification (C-IAYT)
• RYT 200 or RYT 500 registration with Yoga Alliance (GS-05 only)
• NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All individuals currently employed in VHA as a Yoga Instructor providing yoga instruction under a permanent - appropriate and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard (2/21/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including registration requirements
• Grade Determinations
• In addition to meeting the basic requirements - you meet the following grade level requirements: GS-05 Yoga Instructor - To qualify for the GS-05 level - you must possess at least three months of creditable experience gained after completing a minimum 200-hour yoga teaching training program that demonstrates the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of virtual platforms to provide virtual instruction
• Skill in adapting yoga practices to meet participant needs (e.g. - chair yoga - props)
• Skill in teaching yoga practices to include poses - breathing and mindfulness
• Ability to communicate instructions using verbal and visual cues to guide participants in a group setting
• Ability to maintain a safe yoga environment
• Ability to communicate participants' needs with appropriate professionals to ensure individual and group safety
• Ability to utilize software to document participation in an electronic record
• Ability to create a schedule of classes
• GS-06 Yoga Instructor - To qualify for the GS-06 level - you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) that includes applying a basic knowledge of adapting yoga practices to individual participants in group classes as appropriate for physical - mental or behavioral health conditions
• using English terminology of postures and trauma sensitive language
• instructing classes demonstrating appropriate adaptation and modification using cues to ensure safety - appropriate alignment and props as needed
• preparing class sequence such as grounding - warm up - cool down - physical postures - breathing techniques and meditation or relaxation appropriate for the type of class and the ability of participants to ensure safe movement
• and - ensuring safety protocols are followed for sanitizing - setting up and maintaining yoga space that demonstrates the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: Skill in adapting yoga practices for a variety of participants and conditions
• Skill in conducting group and individual classes that support participant goals
• Skill in sequencing classes to ensure the safety of participants
• Ability to provide yoga instruction in health care settings
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections to initiate work orders
• Ability to serve as a mentor to other instructors
• Ability to collaborate with members of a health care team to integrate movement into a personal health plan
• Ability to use technology to provide virtual instruction
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Duties

• Major Duties at the Full Performance Level Instructs classes demonstrating appropriate adaptations and modifications using cues to ensure safety - appropriate alignment - and props as needed to participants in individual and group classes - as appropriate for physical - mental or behavioral well-being
• Conducts engaging individual and group well-being classes for the purpose of promoting - preserving or restoring health and well-being and supports participants in achieving their goals
• Independently prepare class sequences such as grounding - warm up - cool down - physical postures - breathing techniques and meditation or relaxation appropriate for the type of class and the ability of participants while ensuring safe movement
• Use English terminology of postures and trauma sensitive language to provide clear - simple verbal and visual cues and instructions to guide participants with alignment and modifications
• Ensures safety protocols are followed for sanitizing - setting up and maintaining yoga space
• Ensures props and reusable medical equipment are in safe working condition - stored in an organized manner and are available to support scheduled events and activities
• Recognizes and communicates concerns to the supervisor and appropriate health care team to ensure individual and group safety
• Conducts regular inspections of equipment
• Use technologyand equipment to provide virtual instruction
• May serve as a mentor to lower-level Yoga Instructor trainees/volunteers as needed
• Yoga Instructors collaborate with the health care team in the development and integration of movement into a Veteran's personal health plan
• Uses appropriate notes in the electronic medical record to document progress - communicates with providers and utilizes appropriate coding and tracking of the services
• May develop patient and provider facing educational and marketing materials on the benefits of yoga - assist with promotional efforts and encourage participation in yoga classes - special events and community programs
• Keeps up to date with VHA and professional trainings - as well as attends required professional and facility level meetings
• Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 99340-S and 99343-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized