Spa Massage Therapist - Seasonal Full-Time
About The Position
Provide professional massage services including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Sports Massage, and Reflexology. Perform body treatments such as scrubs, wraps, and hydrotherapy services in accordance with spa protocols. Customize each service based on guest needs, preferences, and contraindications. Deliver a consistent, elevated guest experience aligned with The Sanderling brand. Maintain a strong knowledge of all back bar products, including ingredients, benefits, and recommend retail products based on guest needs, concerns, and services received. Perform all services according to established spa protocols and timing standards, understanding contraindications and applying universal precautions. Complete all assigned side work, including laundry, stocking, and spa maintenance tasks. Maintain a positive, professional attitude and contribute to a supportive team environment. Work a consistent, assigned schedule based on business needs. Attend all required trainings, meetings, and protocol refreshers. Report any guest concerns, incidents, or operational issues to Spa Leadership immediately. Assist with spa setup and breakdown for events, group bookings, and seasonal demands. Support inventory organization and restocking efforts. Participate in ongoing education and skill development. Perform additional duties as assigned by Spa Director or Supervisor.
Requirements
- Active North Carolina Massage Therapy License (in good standing)
- Certification from an accredited Massage Therapy program
- Previous professional massage therapy experience
- Ability to perform Deep Tissue massage and full-body treatments
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and guest-focused in a fast-paced environment
- Availability for full-time, 8+ hour shifts , including weekends and holidays
- Flexibility to work increased hours based on resort occupancy and demand
- Commitment to maintaining service standards during high-volume periods
- Strong teamwork and adaptability to support seasonal operations
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a luxury resort or hotel spa environment
- Experience with body treatments (scrubs, wraps, hydrotherapy)
- Reflexology certification or experience
- Dual licensure (Esthetics or Cosmetology) is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide professional massage services including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Sports Massage, and Reflexology
- Perform body treatments such as scrubs, wraps, and hydrotherapy services in accordance with spa protocols
- Customize each service based on guest needs, preferences, and contraindications
- Deliver a consistent, elevated guest experience aligned with The Sanderling brand
- Maintain a calm, attentive, and professional demeanor at all times
- Educate guests on treatment benefits and recommend appropriate services and retail products
- Maintain strong knowledge of all back bar products, including ingredients, benefits, explain product ingredients and their effects
- Recommend retail products based on guest needs, concerns, and services received
- Perform all services according to established spa protocols and timing standards
- Begin and end all services on time
- Understand contraindications and apply universal precautions when delivering services
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled shift to prepare treatment rooms and supplies
- Complete all assigned side work, including laundry, stocking, and spa maintenance tasks
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude and contribute to a supportive team environment
- Work a consistent, assigned schedule based on business needs
- Attend all required trainings, meetings, and protocol refreshers
- Report any guest concerns, incidents, or operational issues to Spa Leadership immediately
- Assist with spa setup and breakdown for events, group bookings, and seasonal demands
- Support inventory organization and restocking efforts
- Participate in ongoing education and skill development
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Spa Director or Supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
