Recreation Assistant

Summary

The Yoga Instructors independently provides yoga for Veterans in a health care setting and may report to a Supervisory Yoga Instructor, clinical provider, a member of the Whole Health team or qualified individual as assigned.

The full performance level Yoga Instructor functions independently for all professional and technical aspects of their work. They are responsible for planning and organizing their own work, coordinating with staff and management personnel as appropriate.

Duties

Duties are, however not limited, to:

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 prepares 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.

Utilizes 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. Utilizes technology and equipment to provide virtual instruction.

Serves as a mentor to lower-level Yoga Instructor trainees/volunteers as needed.

Collaborates 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.

Develops 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.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 99340-S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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