Yoga Instructor

About the role

The Yoga Instructor supports clients in recovery across OASAS facilities by leading trauma-informed yoga sessions designed to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and promote physical well-being. This role blends traditional yoga instruction with an understanding of addiction recovery, creating a safe, empowering environment for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead group yoga classes that are tailored to clients in various stages of recovery, ensuring each session supports grounding, mindfulness, and gentle physical movement.
• Use trauma-sensitive language, sequencing, and modifications to create a safe environment where clients feel empowered and in control of their practice.
• Encourage clients to adopt healthy routines, practice self-care, and develop positive coping strategies that support long-term recovery outside of group sessions.
• Track attendance for sessions to record progress and participation.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings if applicable and case conferences.
• Attend all required training.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to policies on time and attendance and is flexible with scheduling as needed.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Requirements

Education, Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Certified Yoga Instructor.
• Experience working in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or other therapeutic environments.
• Strong understanding of mindfulness practices and their role in recovery.
• Ability to adapt instruction for clients with physical limitations or emotional sensitivities.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS, and Outlook programs).

Qualifications

A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)

Skills

Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program

Pay

Odyssey House offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Yoga Instructor works a 35-hour work week.