Yoga Instructors independently provide yoga for Veterans in a health care setting and report to a Supervisory Yoga Instructor, clinical provider, member of the Whole Health team or qualified individual as assigned. Yoga Instructors function independently for all professional/technical work aspects. They are responsible for planning/organizing their own work, coordinating with staff and management personnel as appropriate.
Salary Range GS-5 $40,736 to $52,9957 GS-6: $45,409 to $59,031
Major Duties at the Full Performance Level 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 prepare 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.
Use 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. Use technologyand equipment to provide virtual instruction. May serve as a mentor to lower-level Yoga Instructor trainees/volunteers as needed. Yoga Instructors collaborate 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.
Keeps up to date with VHA and professional trainings, as well as attends required professional and facility level meetings. Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99340-S and 99343-S 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/.
christina.dietzen@va.gov · 765-231-5578
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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