Head Trainer Massage Therapist

The NOW Emeryville•Emeryville, CA

2d•$50 - $70

About The Position

HELP TO LEAD AND DRIVE THE WELLNESS REVOLUTION AT THE NOW MASSAGE EMERYVILLE Are you both a talented Leader and a skilled Massage Therapist looking to take the next step in your wellness career? The NOW Massage Emeryville is seeking a Head Trainer Massage Therapist, a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing others while upholding technique excellence and is excited to help shape a thriving and collaborative therapist team culture. This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional therapist role and make a meaningful impact through training, mentorship, and leadership while still practicing massage and staying connected and deepening your craft. Our zen-inspired sanctuary doesn't just serve guests—it serves you too, with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid license renewal, and continuing education), and a supportive culture where diversity is celebrated and your healing talents are valued. Join our team where self-care professionals are empowered to thrive, not just survive, in a space where all elements align with nature to create the ultimate therapeutic environment. ABOUT THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY The NOW Massage Emeryville boutique is situated at the bustling lifestyle center, Bay Street Emeryville . This is your chance to be a part of a health and wellness industry-redefining business where the city by the Bay and East Bay intersect. We created this Head Trainer Massage Therapist position as we value providing exceptional support for our team who can then in turn, provide exceptional experience to our guests . This position will provide leadership in training and development along with mentoring and coaching to our team of Massage Therapists in close partnership with the Lead Therapist. We have envisioned this role with an eye toward professional growth and development where one could evolve to Lead Massage Therapist for the boutique and beyond that even a Regional Head Trainer or Lead Massage Therapist as we open additional locations across the Bay Area.

Requirements

Must be an experienced Massage Therapist with strong leadership, mentoring, or training capabilities (formal or informal).
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop other therapists (or keen interest with proven leadership qualities).
Exceptional communication skills and a high level of comfort leading small group workshops, demonstrations, and providing 1:1 feedback.
Excellent guest service skills.
Expert in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal massage along with other modalities.
License/certification required in California. Must present a license/certificate during the interview process and maintain it throughout employment if hired.
Availability during prime earning potential periods, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill room resetting tasks and all massage service protocols.
Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

Leverage The NOW Massage onboarding and continuing education curricula to proactively tailor and deliver both new modality and upskill training for the team using large group workshops, small team circle, and 1:1 formats (including skills validation, shadowing, and readiness sign-off).
Conduct on-going quality standard assessments in partnership with the Lead Massage Therapist.
Partner with management to address individual training needs and/or requisite performance improvements.
Mentor and coach Massage Therapists to elevate consistency, technique excellence, and guest experience.
Support a culture of continuous learning and professionalism aligned with The NOW Brand Truths.
Share the healing power of touch to inspire and transform through the benefits of massage therapy.
Provide therapeutic massage through a variety of modalities (Prenatal, Sports, Stretching, etc.).
Maintain service room to standards. All supplies are provided.