Spa Massage Therapist - Part Time (Day/Swing Shift)

Oaklawn; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is seeking a Spa Massage Therapist to perform massage and body services per established guidelines and client expectations. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, product knowledge, and accurate treatment notes while building guest rapport.

Ideal candidates bring a state massage license, prior spa experience, and strong customer service skills. Availability includes nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties including product recommendations and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid state license in massage therapy or other credentials required by the state.
• Previous massage and body work experience.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a spa.

Responsibilities

• Performs massage and body services that meet established guidelines and guest expectations.
• Assesses contraindications to ensure safe service.
• Maintains knowledge of all spa services and products; explains benefits to guests.
• Creates and maintains client cards and treatment notes as appropriate.
• Adheres to Oaklawn policies and attends scheduled meetings/trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Rapport building

Team player

Communication

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Massage oils and lotions

Hot stones

Paraffin heater

Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas’ Employer of Choice.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Spa Massage Therapist. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Adheres to policies of Oaklawn.
• Performs massage and body services that meet the established guidelines for the type of service offering and that fulfill guest expectations.
• Performs all treatments on services menu based upon current licensure.
• Assesses contraindications of guest that may prevent service from taking place.
• Meets the needs of the guest at all times throughout the service.
• Understands and uses universal precautions when providing services.
• Cleans and disinfects all equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintains the highest level of product knowledge and has complete knowledge of all spa service presently offered. Understands the ingredients in products and can explain their benefits to guests. Answers guests’ questions in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Recommends products for home use.
• Suggests to guests other beneficial treatments offered in the spa.
• Begins and ends all treatments on time.
• Works assigned schedule and arrives and departs from their shift on time.
• Ensures that work areas are clean and set according to procedures.
• Informs Spa Director or other management personnel about product needs.
• Creates and maintains client cards and treatment notes, when appropriate.
• Completes all assigned side work.
• Attends all scheduled meetings.
• Attends scheduled professional trainings.
• Reports any incidents or accidents to a member of the management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid state license in massage therapy or other credentials required by the state.
• Previous massage and body work experience.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a spa.
• Must be able to build rapport with guest.
• Ability to explain various treatments/services to guests.
• Excellent customer service skills and work ethic.
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Strong team player.
• A comfort level with product recommendation.
• Availability When Facility Is Open: This could include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly to move objects.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This position requires the following abilities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, tactile sense, repetitive motions, seeing, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
• The employee will be required to operate the following tools: massage oils and lotions, hot stones, hot cabbie, hand towels, eye masks, body treatment products, hot packs, mud, salts, paraffin heaters, and disinfectants.
• Work conditions include exposure to odors, fumes, and vibrations. For those working in a facility with a hammam, this would include working with water and steam in hot temperatures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn’s intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.