RecSports - OPS Massage Therapist

Home Health Focus AI; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an energetic team at the University of Florida's Department of Recreational Sports as a Massage Therapist! This role offers the opportunity to provide therapeutic services while promoting health and wellness among students and staff. You'll work in a supportive environment with access to fantastic facilities and resources. As part of the RecSports team, you'll build professional relationships, uphold service standards, and contribute to a positive atmosphere. If you're passionate about wellness and eager to make a difference, this time-limited position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Access to RecSports facilities

Flexible scheduling

Training sessions

Promotional opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida Massage Therapy License and liability insurance.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or to be obtained within a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide various Massage Therapy modalities to clients.
• Maintain cleanliness in treatment areas and monitor supplies.
• Answer inquiries and manage reservations for Massage Therapy.

Skills

Massage Therapy

First Aid

CPR

AED

Customer Service

Education

State of Florida Massage Therapy License

Professional Liability Insurance

Job description

Classification Title:

OPS Time-Limited

Job Description:

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for a Massage Therapist to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Massage Therapists at the Department of Recreational Sports are provided with room, electric massage table, sheets, oil, and a laundering service. Therapists will also have access to RecSports marketing channels and materials for promotional opportunities. Therapists are provided access to all RecSports facilities, fields, and programs, including group fitness, weight and cardio rooms, Lake Wauburg, intramural sports, and more!

RecSports Team Members Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post-incident procedures.
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

• Provide Massage Therapy modalities to clients within the scope of the State of Florida Massage Therapy license.
• Maintain a clean work environment including treatment areas.
• Monitor Massage Therapy materials (sheets, oils, etc.), keeping treatment rooms well stocked at all times.
• Provide directions and information to valid users and guests regarding facilities and programs.
• Answer main phone lines and direct calls to appropriate personnel, take Massage Therapy reservations, and answer facility or program inquiries.
• Learn the responsibilities and tasks required of the supervising positions.
• Contribute to the promotion of the Massage Therapy Program with regards to activities, events, programs, and off-site services.

Advertised Salary:

$29-31 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

• State of Florida Massage Therapy License and proof of professional liability insurance.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within the first week of employment.
• Interest in health and wellness, recreation, fitness, and campus involvement.
• Availability to work shifts as well as by appointment, including weekend hours.
• Availability to work three permanent shifts, at minimum, each week.
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811.
• UF Online Training Certifications are due April 18, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications: None

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants applying for this requisition may be hired as either Student Assistants or OPS employees. If hired, applicants who are full-time University of Florida students will be hired as Student Assistants; all other applicants will be hired as OPS employees.

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

This is a time-limited position.

For more information please reach out to Anna Magruder ([e-mail])

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No