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

Requirements

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. Registration/Certification. (1) Hold, at minimum, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200 (E-RYT® 200) registration with Yoga Alliance OR (2) 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). Grade Determinations: Yoga Instructor, GS-06. Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, experience must have been gained following completion of a minimum 200 hour yoga teacher training program that required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics, also referred to as core competencies; be associated with the scope of yoga instructor practice equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of the position being filled; be directly related to the position being filled and may be paid or non-paid employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Skill in adapting yoga practices for a variety of participants and conditions. (b) Skill in conducting group and individual classes that support participant goals. (c) Skill in sequencing classes to ensure the safety of participants. (d) Ability to provide yoga instruction in health care settings. (e) Ability to conduct equipment inspections to initiate work orders. (f) Ability to serve as a mentor to other instructors. (g) Ability to collaborate with members of a health care team to integrate movement into a personal health plan. (h) Ability to use technology to provide virtual instruction. References: VHA Handbook 5005/162 PART II Appendix G78, February 21, 2024. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: The work involves regular and recurring physical exertion, such as prolonged walking or standing and bending, The work requires specific common physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Donna Mackey-Pollard
• Phone: 334-590-9523
• Email: [email protected]