Sound Healing Instructor - Salem YMCA

Awaken the body, mind, and spirit through healing sound

The YMCA is seeking a compassionate, experienced Sound Healing Instructor to guide participants through transformative sound healing experiences that promote relaxation, stress reduction, and overall well-being. This instructor will lead group sound healing classes, including sound baths, using various instruments and vocal tones to support multidimensional health.

What You'll Do:

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  Facilitate sound healing sessions that may include Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, tuning forks, chimes, and vocal tones

  
  
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  Create a welcoming, calming environment for participants of all ages and backgrounds

  
  
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  Educate participants about the benefits of sound healing and how it supports physical, emotional, and spiritual health

  
  
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  Integrate techniques that awaken the body, mind, soul, and spirit with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach

  
  
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  Work collaboratively with the Health & Wellness team to support holistic programming

  
  

What We're Looking For:

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  Prior experience leading sound healing sessions or sound baths

  
  
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  Knowledge of integral sound healing techniques and tools

  
  
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  Comfort using a variety of instruments (bowls, gongs, tuning forks, etc.)

  
  
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  A calming presence and strong interpersonal communication skills

  
  
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  Certification or relevant training in sound healing, music therapy, or related field preferred

  
  
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  CPR/AED certified or willingness to obtain

  
  

Why Work for the Y?

Free YMCA membership + employee discounts

Supportive and mission-driven team culture

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity to inspire and uplift through holistic wellness practices

If you are passionate about the healing power of sound and want to help others achieve balance and inner peace, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your energy to a space where healing and community meet.

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  Certification or documented training in Sound Healing, Music Therapy, Vibrational Therapy, or a related field

  
  
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  Experience leading individual and/or group sound healing sessions (e.g., sound baths, meditation with instruments)

  
  
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  Knowledge of a variety of sound healing instruments (e.g., singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, drums, chimes) and vocal toning techniques

  
  
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  Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and calming environment for all participants

  
  
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  
  

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.