Clinic Instructor

MaKami College; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending

Education Allowance

Emergency Allowance

Free Massages

Program Discounts

Staff Discount

On-site Gym

Free Parking

Job summary

MaKami College in Edmonton is seeking a Clinic Assistant to support the massage therapy clinic and the learning experience for students. You will help prepare stations, manage supplies, and handle client files under the Clinic Supervisor's guidance.

You will supervise and mentor students, demonstrate massage techniques, and ensure clean, organized clinic spaces. A minimum of 4 years hands‑on experience and 2200 hours of massage training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate or Diploma of Massage Therapy from a recognized institution, with a minimum of 2200 hours of training.
• Registered member in good standing with a recognized massage therapy association.
• Maintain a Practitioner's Licence.
• Minimum of 4 years of practical hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in an educational setting is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with preparing and setting up their assigned stations for the clinic.
• Hand out and track supplies that are provided to the students at the beginning of each clinic.
• Pick-up client files from the reception area and deliver to the Clinic Supervisor for review prior to distributing them to the assigned student.
• Assist students with the clean-up of their station after each client and preparation for the next client as required.
• Ensure that all supplies signed out by students at the beginning of the client are returned and put away appropriately for the next day's clinic.
• Assist the Clinic Supervisor with supervising students and answering student questions and concerns.
• Provide hands-on instruction where appropriate, demonstrating massage therapy techniques that support the students' learning.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of the clinic rooms and equipment.
• Review client comment cards with students, providing tips and suggestions on how they can improve their skills and knowledge.
• Motivate and encourage students to practice a variety of techniques in order to gain as much hands‑on experience as possible prior to graduation.
• Provide guidance and training to clinic student mentors.
• Other duties as assigned, which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support the College in achieving its goals and objectives

Education

Massage Therapy Certificate/Diploma (2200 hours)

Job description

Brief Description

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post‑secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. MaKami College offers students in‑person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and are continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars – Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment. The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families. This position has primary responsibility for performing a variety of tasks that assist the Clinic Supervisor in providing clients with high‑quality treatment and students with a quality learning experience within a clinical setting.

Major Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Assist students with preparing and setting up their assigned stations for the clinic
• Handing out and tracking supplies that are provided to the students at the beginning of each clinic
• Pick‑up client files from the reception area and deliver to the Clinic Supervisor for review prior to distributing them to the assigned student
• Assist students with the clean‑up of their station after each client and preparation for the next client as required
• Ensure that all supplies signed out by students at the beginning of the client are returned and put away appropriately for the next day's clinic
• Assist the Clinic Supervisor with supervising students and answering student questions and concerns
• Provide hands‑on instruction where appropriate, demonstrating massage therapy techniques that support the students' learning
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of the clinic rooms and equipment
• Review client comment cards with students, providing tips and suggestions on how they can improve their skills and knowledge
• Motivate and encourage students to practice a variety of techniques in order to gain as much hands‑on experience as possible prior to graduation
• Provide guidance and training to clinic student mentors
• Other duties as assigned, which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support the College in achieving its goals and objectives

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate or Diploma of Massage Therapy from a recognized institution, with a minimum of 2200 hours of training
• Registered member in good standing with a recognized massage therapy association
• Maintain a Practitioner's License
• Minimum of 4 years of practical hands‑on experience
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in an educational setting is considered an asset

Benefits

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On‑Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.