What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yoga Instructor position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a PRN Yoga Instructor, you will conduct yoga classes in a fitness, clinical, and/or non-clinical setting throughout the Cleveland Clinic Health System or in an alternate setting. Class participants may include Cleveland Clinic caregivers, their families, patients, and members of the community with varied levels of experience and states of well-being.
Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Has experience working in a medical setting, preferably for three years or more
- Easily adapts to different situations, circumstances and participants’ needs such as accommodating for things like not using breath retention and considering things like vertigo, blood pressure issues and cognition challenges.
- Works well with a variety of participants.
-Is open to leading both virtual and in person classes
- Is willing to learn and teach Cleveland Clinic approved styles of yoga.
- Is flexible, as this is a PRN (contingent) position.
**Fluency in Spanish is a strong preference but not required.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the techniques presented in the Yoga classes
- Communicates class attendance and any class needs with Fitness Center staff and management when conducting class on Fitness Center premises
- Lead Yoga classes/programs in a variety of settings for employees, patients, and/or community in a group setting or one-on-one
- Sets up facility and creates an environment necessary for the techniques
- Attends required meetings, offers feedback and completes paperwork and compliance courses as directed
- Conducts yoga classes in a safe, kind and compassionate manner
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School diploma
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (advanced related subjects a plus)
Languages:
- English language required.
- Spanish fluency is preferred.
Certifications:
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certification from a Yoga Alliance or International Association of Yoga Therapist approved school: RYT 500, RYT 200, E-500 RYT, or C-IAYT
- Additional meditation/mindfulness and other related wellness topics training is a plus
- First Aid preferred
- For Hospice caregivers only: Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
- For Hospice caregivers only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work with varied groups and adapt to participants needs and wants
- Flexibility of hours
- Ability to communicate and give feedback to manager
- Basic computer skills
- Conduct virtual classes (live and pre-recorded), in addition to in-person classes
- Experience and comfort working in a fitness, clinical, and/or non-clinical setting with participants of varied levels of experience
- Willingness to learn and teach Cleveland Clinic approved styles of yoga
Work Experience:
- Minimum six months experience in a fitness environment or one year experience in a studio setting. Three or more years of experience is preferred.
Additional experience that is encouraged but not required:
- Actively working as a Yoga Therapist for extended period of time (3-5 years)
- Experience running group classes specific to disease processes
- Some experience participating in research
- Creating and developing programs
- Presentation skills and community outreach
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically execute all classes
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
- Requires periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic to attend meetings
- Must have transportation and willing to potentially travel to multiple sites
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as require
KEYWORDS: yoga, "yoga teacher", "yoga instructor", "experienced yoga instructor", "slow flow", "medical yoga", "yoga therapy"
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $18.88
Maximum hourly: $28.80
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
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