Massage Therapist - Part Time/On-Call

The Watergate Hotel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC is seeking a part‑time, on‑call Massage Therapist to deliver high-quality and ethical massage services within a luxurious spa setting. You will greet guests, confirm appointments, and tailor each session to comfort, pressure preferences, and guest needs.

Applicants should have at least 200 hours of massage education and a state or local license, with 3 years of professional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English.
• Local or state certification/license required.
• Minimum 200 hours massage education with 3 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, confirm appointments, and arrive early for shifts.
• Ensure guest comfort and massage pressure; adjust room conditions as needed.
• Provide high‑quality, ethical massage and check guest satisfaction during service.
• Maintain clean treatment rooms and complete assigned side work.
• Attend trainings and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

English communication

Professional appearance

Team player

Problem solving

Education

200 hours massage education

State/local license

Job description

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Massage Therapist - Part Time/On-Call

Part Time The Watergate Hotel, Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2620

TheHotel

Stepinside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resortlocated along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with astoried past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business areoccasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, andintrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location

The Watergate Hotel iscentrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, andelegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors andunforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated withinwalking distance of the best the city has to offer.

StrategicIntent

To deliver exceptional,professional, nurturing and relaxing services to spa guests while being aproductive and active team member of the Spa.

OrganizationalStructure

REPORTSTO: Spa and Wellness Manager

Rate of pay - 31% commission

GeneralDuties and Responsibilities

Call in to confirm allappointments for which you are scheduled.Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to first appointment scheduled for theday.Be available within one hour during any shift you are scheduled for.

Greet guest with a smile, maintain eye contact and use guest’s surname.

Ensure that the guest hasa full understanding of the service and is comfortable prior to beginningtreatment.Do not diagnosis physical ailments or give advice in regards to medical concerns.

Provide quality, safe, consistent and ethical massage to all guests. During the service, check with the guest regularly to assure guest’s comfort and pressure of massage. Check with guest on room temperature, amount of light, music and any other aspects of the guest’s experience that can be adjusted for their comfort.

Interact with guests andfellow team members in a friendly and service oriented manner.Offer each guest water at the end of their service.

Clean work areas whenfinished with treatment, keeping it clean and prepared for the next guest andstaff member. Treatment rooms are always left in a clean presentablefashion.Complete assigned side work -this includes but is not limited to:separating linens, wiping down counters, cabinets, doors and oil bottles, refilling oil bottles, cleaning the hot cabbies, clean items used for treatments, etc.

Adjust table height for correct ergonomic working standards.

Participates in all required training, attends all monthly/quarterly staff meetings.

Check in with Spa Concierge/Front Desk Attendant when arriving and leaving the Spa.

Ata minimum, abide by all National Board of Massage Certification regulations andguidelines.Some locations may havehigher standards which massage therapists are required to comply with.

Some locations may require each massagetherapist to perform at least (2) guest contact services per month andparticipate in marketing of the spa; offering chair massage and attendingevents.

Experienceand Requirements

Must have the ability tocommunicate in English. Maintain aprofessional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well withguests. Identifies and resolves problemsin a timely manner. Must be willing to“pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a teamplayer. Ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationships with associates, customers andpatrons. Local and/or StateCertification or License is required. Minimum 200 hours massage education and 3 years professional experiencepreferred.