Yoga Instructor - Per Diem

• Completion of a 200-hour training program
• 1 year+ experience in field of behavioral health is preferred
• Minimum of 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification/Group Fitness Certification
• LPC, LCSW or similar credential in counseling field is preferred
• Familiarity with recovery principles

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs         

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Job Summary

Develops and provides safe, professional and comprehensive Yoga training classes that are designed for clients in recovery programs.  Yoga instructor will have an outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide great client service.  Genuine ability to connect with new clients as well as those returning.  Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success; while adhering to recovery principles.  Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification/Group Fitness Certification. Current Liability Insurance and CPR certification.  Be willing and available to teach 10 hours/week.  Commit to a minimum 6 month schedule.  Have a strong desire to grow and the ability to take on and integrate feedback.

Job Responsibilities

1. Arrive to class 15 minutes prior to the class start time
2. Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to recovery principles
3. Create a personal connection with each student
4. Set up classroom appropriately\: props, mat spacing, music, lighting
5. Provide top notch class instruction that is consistent with the class format and recovery principles
6. Clean studio space
7. Ensure proper sign in of each client; track attendance and payment
8. Meet with clinical supervisor on a weekly basis to discuss program, including client progress and concerns