Licensed Massage Therapist

Evara Beach Spa•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Massage Therapist at Evara Beach Spa provides personalized massage and body treatments in accordance with spa protocols and operating standards. The role involves reviewing guest intake forms, consulting with guests about goals and preferences, following safe treatment practices, maintaining discretion, and delivering professional guest care. The therapist also supports a consistent luxury spa experience through teamwork, sanitation, treatment-room preparation, and knowledge of spa services and products. The position requires availability for at least two scheduled shifts per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Therapists must arrive 30 minutes before scheduled shifts unless an earlier arrival is required, and be able to perform up to six hours of massage and body services during a workday as scheduled.

Requirements

Current, valid State of Florida Massage Therapist license and required identification or documentation.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, massage benefits, contraindications, and appropriate referral or service modification.
Ability to perform spa treatments according to the therapist protocol manual and respond thoughtfully to individual guest needs.
Ability to read, write, and communicate conversationally in English.
Ability to work in an environment with aromatherapy scents.
Commitment to spa service standards, guest confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Exceptional listening, guest consultation, and communication skills, including respect for a guest's preference for quiet.
Safe and conservative draping techniques, professional boundaries, and attention to guest comfort.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused while delivering consistent service.
Attention to detail, teamwork, follow-through, and accurate communication of guest preferences.
Ability to perform up to six hours of massage and body services during a workday, as scheduled.
Frequent standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting during treatments and room preparation.
Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly and heavier items occasionally, consistent with safe practices and available assistance.
Ability to assist guests safely with access to treatment tables and spa equipment as needed.
Ability to set up portable massage equipment for approved off-room services when required.
Vision and hearing sufficient to read guest information, communicate with guests and colleagues, and respond to safety alarms.

Responsibilities

Perform menu massage and body treatments for which trained and authorized, following treatment protocols and spa operating standards.
Review guest intake forms and health history before services; clarify relevant information during consultation.
Listen to guest goals, confirm pressure and focus areas, and adjust treatments within professional scope and safety guidelines.
Explain treatments when appropriate, obtain informed consent, maintain proper draping, and protect guest privacy and comfort.
Greet and escort guests to treatment rooms and guide them to their next appointment or designated spa area after services.
Maintain knowledge of spa services, retail products, facilities, and promotions, and make appropriate guest-centered recommendations.
Arrive on time, return punctually from breaks, and follow timekeeping procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance, clean uniform, appropriate hygiene, respectful communication, and a calm treatment environment.
Coordinate schedule changes with spa leadership and report guest feedback, concerns, incidents, or service issues promptly.
Prepare, replenish, and organize treatment rooms and back-bar supplies; communicate inventory shortages.
Clean and disinfect treatment surfaces and equipment between guests and at shift end, and handle linens and single-use materials properly.
Use spa equipment correctly, inspect it for safety, and report maintenance or repair needs.
Communicate guest preferences and relevant service notes through approved procedures while maintaining confidentiality.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and protocol updates, and remain current with massage techniques and professional standards.
Maintain cooperative relationships with spa colleagues and assist where operationally appropriate.
Be available for a minimum of two scheduled shifts per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Follow the spa associate handbook and perform other related duties assigned by spa leadership.
Sanitize treatment rooms and guest-contact surfaces and equipment between appointments according to the applicable checklist.
Place used linens in designated receptacles and appropriately dispose of single-use items.
Clean, disinfect, or sterilize reusable implements as required by spa protocol and applicable standards.