Lead Recreation Assistant (Yoga Instructor)

Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish 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 AllianceOR 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:Lead Yoga Instructor - GS-07: 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 conditionsSkill in conducting group and individual classes that support participant goalsSkill in sequencing classes to ensure the safety of participantsAbility to provide yoga instruction in health care settingsAbility to conduct equipment inspections to initiate work ordersAbility to serve as a mentor to other instructorsAbility to collaborate with members of a health care team to integrate movement into a personal health planAbility to use technology to provide virtual instructionKnowledge - 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 partnershipsSkill in developing appropriate resources to enhance participant personal practiceAbility to lead others in accomplishing day to day operationsAbility to communicate with employees with varying backgrounds at all levels of the organizationAbility to provide staff development and trainingAbility to maintain supplies and equipmentAbility to develop a schedule of programs and activitiesAbility to develop marketing materialAbility to recommend changes to ensure ongoing program effectivenessAbility to create local yoga standards - protocols and operating procedures that align with national guidance and policyAbility to serve as a yoga SMEReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/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. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Lead Yoga Instructors report to and work with the supervisor to monitor and make work assignments - provide input on performance and address operational needsThe Lead Yoga Instructor applies knowledge of adapting yoga practices to individual participants in individual and group classes as appropriate for physical - mental or behavioral wellbeingThe 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 siteLead Yoga Instructors develop and maintain the facility schedule of yoga programs and activitiesThe lead Yoga Instructor is responsible for distributing and balancing workload among employees in accordance with established workflow - ensuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload and for assessing the status - quality and progress of the workLead Yoga Instructors evaluate participant responses - resources and program objectives to recommend changes concerning the effectiveness of ongoing well-being programsThe lead Yoga Instructor identifies and provides resources for participants that promote continued practice at home and in the communityLead Yoga Instructors develop information and marketing materials on the benefits of yoga - assist with promotional efforts and encourage participation in yoga classes - special events and community programsThe lead Yoga Instructor serves as a facility Yoga Instructor subject matter expert and a liaison between staff and department leadershipLead Yoga Instructors are responsible for orienting new staff - providing guidance and on the job training - and may be consulted for peer review of competency evaluationsThe lead Yoga Instructor may be consulted on supply and equipment needs in accordance with appropriate proceduresThe lead Yoga Instructor serves as a mentor and may serve as informal leads to lower-level Yoga Instructors that may include part time - volunteers - contract or fee basis yoga staffThe Yoga Instructor uses appropriate notes in the electronic medical record to document progress - communicates with providers and utilizes appropriate coding and tracking of the servicesThe Yoga Instructor shall remain up to date with VHA and professional trainingsRequired professional meetings must be attendedMay be required to travel up to 25% of the time - which would require the incumbent to drive a government owned vehicle to travel for technical or professional training and to support remote healthcare system sites - as needed and/or directed by managementWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm - open to negotiations Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized