Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Job Title**:
Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

**Pay Grid**:
Temporary

**Job Code**:
INT277

**Pay Grade**:
Level 2, $20.09/hr

The **School of Rehabilitation Science** is running a pilot randomized controlled trial of non-invasive brain stimulation and yoga to be delivered for those living with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA). Participants will receive non-invasive brain stimulation prior to and concurrently with the yoga intervention. The yoga intervention integrates pain science, evidence-informed care of those with knee OA, and yoga postures.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced **Therapeutic Yoga Instructor** to deliver the yoga-based intervention. Classes will be taught in-person, on campus or nearby twice weekly in 8-week intervals.

**Accountabilities**:

- Instruct yoga classes as set out in the study protocol
- Perform demonstrations of all activities.
- Assess and evaluate pain levels of participants.
- Provide guidance and instruction to participants and recommend modified exercises.
- Document any adverse responses and any changes from the protocol.
- Complete all complete set up and take down of the equipment.
- Document participant attendance.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance. Completed 500 hour teacher training.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience teaching therapeutic yoga classes.

**Assets**:

- Knowledge of the lived experience of osteoarthritis acquired through working with this population.
- Skill in guiding groups in self-care techniques including awareness, self-regulation and discernment practices.
- Ability to teach yoga without the use of Sanskrit terms, without nocebic language, and following a specific class plan created by the project team.
- Ability to provide instructions with compassion and optimism and to guide modifications during a class with 10-11 people.

**Additional Information**:

- Completion of the Pain Care Aware certificate
- Available for practicum training: April 10-12 2024

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the following to communicate accommodation needs:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

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