What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapist position at YMCA of the Roses?
YMCA of the Roses City Center is hiring a Massage Therapist to work flexible hours between 9am-7pm based on appointments scheduled with clients, and therapists availability.
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Massage Therapist works to conduct a safe, effective, educational and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA of the Roses.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Massage Therapist works to conduct a safe, effective, educational and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA of the Roses.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Conducts a safe and effective massage wellness class designed to improve the Client's state of well being
- Puts the health and well-being of the client first in all aspects, providing modifications for client safety and experience
- Builds authentic relationships with clients, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members to enhance membership
- Is available to work to accommodate appointments during predetermined times.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
- Secures, sets-up and maintains equipment and facility as required for the client, cleans all supplies and surfaces between clients, and reports any unsafe facility concerns to the Wellness Coordinator/Director
- Begins and ends appointments on time
- Maintains accurate attendance & scheduling records
- Wears appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members; one YMCA staff shirt is provided and additional shirts may be purchased
- Ensures the environment meets standards for sound, privacy, and cleanliness.
- If working as an off-site instructor, must also be responsible for any additional duties and tasks, i.e. provide own transportation to the off-site facility, arrive on time, set-up/tear-down equipment, etc.
- Applies York and York County YMCA policy/procedures for emergency situations, including but not limited to accidents and fire alarms.
- Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior
- Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications
- Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the York and York County YMCA
- Maintains current PA License for Massage Therapy.
- Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
- Engaging Community
- 2 years' experience, plus PA Licensed Massage Therapist
- Must have valid CPR/ AED certification before teaching the first class.
- Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire
- Complete the following within 3 months of hire:
- Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
- Foundations of Listen First
- Principles of Member Health and Wellness
- Group Exercise at the Y
- Foundations of Group Exercise (offered by ACE)
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
- Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
- Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.
