Bedford YMCA Massage Therapist

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth seeks a licensed Massage Therapist to help members achieve health and well-being goals. You will assess needs, design sessions, and maintain a welcoming environment for all backgrounds.

You’ll follow safety protocols, document progress, advise on stretches, and coordinate schedules. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to community health at the YMCA.

Qualifications

• ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro) certification required.
• LMT license or eligibility is required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups in the community.

Responsibilities

• Talk with members about symptoms and desired results.
• Guide members through massage offerings and select beneficial sessions.
• Evaluate areas of tension and design sessions around problems.
• Document member condition and progress.
• Maintain and clean equipment as scheduled and per procedures.

Skills

Massage therapy

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) or eligible

Job description

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Essential Functions

• Talk with members about symptoms, medical history, and desired results.
• Guide members through service offerings and help them choose the types of massages that would benefit them most.
• Evaluate members to locate painful or tense areas of the body.
• Design sessions around members’ specific complaints or problem areas.
• Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body.
• Listen to members during massages and adjust technique to meet their needs.
• Provide members with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture.
• Suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions.
• Document member’s condition and progress.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Community- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Inclusion- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Influence- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Innovation- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Change Capacity- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications

• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), LMT required.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting.

MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT

• Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
• Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
• Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

Our Culture

• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.