MASSAGE THERAPIST-Hotel Spa

Job Purpose: Creates a soothing environment for guests and provides massage therapy

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Consistently provide guest service to internal and external guests following Sycuan's Guest Service program. Provides massage therapy by greeting and making guests comfortable, evaluating guest treatment needs, using rubbing compounds, massage oils, and different massage techniques to ease tension, relieve pain, improve circulation, relieve stress, and increase relaxation in muscles and soft tissues in different parts of the body following spa menu and treatment standards. Provides a safe, clean, and sanitary environment by cleaning and disinfecting the work area after every appointment, placing used linens in designated areas, preparing the massage room for the next appointment, ensuring equipment and supplies are in good repair, and notifying appropriate personnel of accidents and potential safety hazards. Ensures massage inventory is stocked by completing and submitting supply requisitions, placing delivered inventory in cabinets, restocking linens, oils, and rubbing compounds in designated areas, and submitting inventory usage reports to the Spa and Salon manager as requested. Job Specifications:

Education and Experience: Essential:

• California Massage Therapy Council Certificate in good standing
• California Massage and Bodywork License in good standing 6 months of massage therapy experience
• Desirable:
• Associate's Degree in Massage Therapy
• Experience working in a resort spa settingCPR Certified
• Skills and Knowledge:
• Essential:
• Working knowledge of various types of spa massage treatments and procedures
• Ability to evaluate guest needs and make best treatment recommendations
• Ability to demonstrate respect, sensitivity, and concern for guest needs
• Ability to create a soothing and comfortable environment for guestsAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to exert pressure through a variety of hand and arm movement
• Ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to manipulate muscles
• Ability to bend and stoop
• Ability to interact effectively with team members and guestsAbility to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to appear for work on timeAbility to lift up to 30lbs
• Desirable:
• Multilingual
• Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:
• Direct: None