Lead Recreation Assistant; Yoga Instructor

The Lead Yoga Instructor applies knowledge of adapting yoga practices to individual participants in individual and group classes as appropriate for physical, mental or behavioral wellbeing. The Lead Yoga Instructor collaborates with clinical providers such as Yoga Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and whole health team members in the creation and on-going delivery of yoga program provision at the site.

• 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: Yoga Instructor candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Registration/Certification: The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:
• Hold, at minimum, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200 (E-RYT® 200) registration with Yoga Alliance.
  OR
• Hold an International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT®) certification (C-IAYT®).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6). GS-6 level experience includes the below:
  • 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.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  (KSAs):
  In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Skill in presenting the benefits of yoga for self-care at meetings, promotional events and community partnerships.
  • Skill in developing appropriate resources to enhance participant personal practice.
  • Ability to lead others in accomplishing day to day operations.
  • Ability to communicate with employees with varying backgrounds at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to provide staff development and training.
  • Ability to maintain supplies and equipment.
  • Ability to develop a schedule of programs and activities.
  • Ability to develop marketing material.
  • Ability to recommend changes to ensure ongoing program effectiveness.
  • Ability to create local yoga standards, protocols and operating procedures that align with national guidance and policy.
  • Ability to serve as a yoga SME.

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The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7.

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.