Massage Therapist - Johnstown

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits - 12%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a Massage Therapist to join our wellness team. You will provide massage therapy to members, develop treatment plans, and advise on stress and pain management in a safe, supportive environment.

Minimum 21 years old with a Colorado massage license and CPR/AED/BBP certification within 30 days of hire. The role emphasizes safety, records, and adherence to YMCA policies in a dynamic wellness setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current Colorado massage license is required.
• CPR/AED/BBP certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Massage Therapy for YMCA members.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans specifying massage types.
• Consult with clients about medical histories and stress/pain to determine massage suitability.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support.
• Increase participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Ensure care and maintenance of facilities and equipment with safety focus.
• Maintain accurate records of massages performed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and emergency procedures.
• Contribute to mission and core values in communication with participants and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Colorado massage license

CPR/AED/BBP certification

Job description

OverviewThe YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a massage therapist to join our wellness team. You will support members' overall well-being and contribute to their quality of life. As a YMCA staff member, you'll provide excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.The Massage Therapist will apply a range of massage techniques to relieve pain in muscles, soft tissues, and other parts of the body.We offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.ResponsibilitiesPerform Massage Therapy for YMCA members.Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be usedConsult with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in to determine whether massage would be helpful.Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.Monitors care and maintenance of all program facilities and equipment with particular concern for the health and safety of participants and ensures repairs are made as needed.Ensure accurate records of massages performed.Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.Conveys basic knowledge of all program areas to members and participants.Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.Incorporates the mission, philosophy and core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.Other duties as assigned.This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.Minimum 21 years of age.Current CPR/AED/BBP (within 30 days of hire).Current State of Colorado Massage License.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment. To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.General Physical RequirementsMedium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical Activities ListStooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.Visual AcuityThe worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Working ConditionsThe worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).Benefits(10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership(10+ hours/week) Program discountsGenerous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is metEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Sick TimeChildcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. 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