Advanced Sports Massage & Injury Rehab — Hybrid

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge equipment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Advanced Sports Massage Therapist & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist to support athletes in recovery, injury prevention, and performance. The role combines on-site client work with potential remote consultations, collaborating with physiotherapists and sports scientists in Upington, Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience, professional certification in Sports Massage Therapy, and deep knowledge of injuries, biomechanics, and recovery protocols.

Qualifications

• Certification in Sports Massage Therapy or related field (e.g., Sports Therapy, Remedial Massage).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Sports Massage Therapist, preferably with athletes.
• Proven experience in injury assessment and rehab program design.
• Extensive knowledge of sports injuries, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
• Proficiency in manual therapy techniques and rehab modalities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth assessments of athletic injuries and biomechanical issues.
• Apply advanced sports massage techniques (deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release).
• Develop and implement individualized sports massage and injury rehab programs.
• Guide athletes through exercises and stretches for injury prevention and recovery.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, coaches and sports physicians for comprehensive care.
• Educate athletes on injury management, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
• Maintain accurate and confidential athlete records.
• Stay updated on latest research and techniques in sports therapy and rehab.
• Potentially provide remote consultations or follow-up sessions.

Skills

Sports Massage Therapy

Injury Assessment

Rehabilitation Planning

Biomechanics

Education

Professional certification in Sports Massage Therapy

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Advanced Sports Massage Therapist & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist to support athletes in recovery, injury prevention, and performance. The role combines on-site client work with potential remote consultations, collaborating with physiotherapists and sports scientists in Upington, Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience, professional certification in Sports Massage Therapy, and deep knowledge of injuries, biomechanics, and recovery protocols.