Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist position is for an individual able to provide exceptional massage and spa treatments with the highest levels of professionalism, a customized approach, and over-the-top hospitality to guests. Your role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

All licenses, insurance cards, and health code standards must be provided and in up-to-date good standing. The individual must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as lift and move a portable massage bed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Valid and in good standing, Massage Therapy Certification from a recognized school of massage
• Proper insurance coverage as required to maintain massage license/certification
• Continuing education as required to maintain massage license/certification
• Experience as a Massage Therapist in a stand-alone spa or luxury hotel/resort spa
• Exceptional skill in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and at least two of the following:
• Acupressure
• Ashiatsu
• Ayurvedic (i.e. Abhyanga, etc.)
• Clinical Deep Tissue
• CranioSacral – Upledger or equivalent
• Deep Tissue
• Hot Stone Massage
• Lomi Lomi Massage
• Lymphatic Drainage – Upledger or equivalent
• Myofascial Release
• Neuromassage
• Pregnancy Massage – certificate of advanced training required to perform Pregnancy Massage
• Reflexology
• Rolfing
• Shiatsu – table and/or mat
• Sports Massage
• Thai Massage
• Trigger Point Massage

Essential Functions

Please note spa services are performed on hotel guests ONLY and are in-room and within safety regulations. Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Provide massage and spa services in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner including, but not limited to, massage, wellness therapies, body treatments, foot soaks/treatments, etc.
• Complete all necessary record-keeping tasks as they pertain to the operation.
• Assist in providing information to any inquiries and help to coordinate all guest requests for services.
• Ensure guest comfort and safety throughout the treatment.
• Maintain work area with necessary supplies, sanitation, and disinfection procedures.
• Assist fellow associates with daily operations to support healthy teamwork and contribute to the success of the spa.

Physical and Teamwork Requirements

Position requires walking and standing for long periods of time. This is a very physical type of work that varies depending on the client; must be able to exert well-paced mobility. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to reach different outlets and other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to work in limited space. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing ability, and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other teammates. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. Open communication between departments is necessary to enhance the guest experience.

Experience

• Deep Tissue Massage: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Massage Therapy License (Preferred)