Northwest Massage Therapist

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

53d

About The Position

The Northwest YMCA is looking for a Massage Therapists to join the team. This position is expected to interact with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals and create a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be: Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants. Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement. Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes. Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause. Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
LMT required
ASHI Basic Life Support
The ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

Talk with members about symptoms, medical history, and desired results.
Guide members through service offerings and help them choose the types of massages that would benefit them most.
Evaluate members to locate painful or tense areas of the body.
Design sessions around members' specific complaints or problem areas.
Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body.
Listen to members during massages and adjust technique to meet their needs.
Provide members with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture.
Suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions.
Document member's condition and progress.
Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Attends all staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.