Massage therapist job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Massage therapist job summary
Our day spa focuses on creating a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for all our guests, and we’re expanding our skin care services to include facials. We need a licensed Massage therapist to provide our customers with 20 and 50-minute facials, depending on the package. To excel in this position, you should be self-motivated and highly customer service-oriented. You’ll be responsible for selling products as well as providing services. If you have worked in a day spa environment before or if you are a frequent customer of spas, you’ll fit right in, so please submit your application.
Massage therapist responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Greet customers upon arrival and guide them through our list of products and services
- Perform facials and other skin care services based on the packages our customers choose
- Upsell lotions, creams and other skin care products
- Invite customers to return and offer coupons and other perks to incentivize our clientele
- Participate in continuing education programs and staff meetings
- Train new estheticians as they join our staff
- Provide skin care consultations for customers with troublesome skin or problem areas
Massage therapist qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Diploma required
- State massage therapist license required
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings
- Proficiency with skin care product application and makeup
- Ability to sell products to our clients based on the products you use while rendering services
- Experience with waxing highly desirable
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