Recreational Assistant (Yoga Instructor) position is located in the Recreation Therapy section of the Tomah VA Medical Center. Yoga Instructor 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. The Yoga Instructor functions independently for all professional and technical aspects of their work.
Major Duties: 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.
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. Uses 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.
Uses technology and equipment to provide virtual instruction. 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.
May develop 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: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Recreation Assistant (Yoga Instructor)/PD99340S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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/. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
kevin.grant@va.gov · 312-569-7065
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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