Massage Therapist job description template
Massage therapists provide therapeutic and relaxation massage, and at a small spa, studio or wellness practice they decide whether clients book again. The best massage therapist posts list the techniques you offer, the usual number of sessions per shift, and how you schedule breaks, since experienced therapists know how physically demanding the work is.
Massage Therapist
Part-timeYour Company is hiring a licensed massage therapist to provide thoughtful, effective massage for our clients. You'll listen to each client's needs, tailor every session, and help people leave feeling better than when they arrived. We schedule realistic session loads with time between appointments, provide linens and supplies, and support you in building a steady list of regulars. Therapists skilled in relaxation, deep tissue or sports massage are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do
- Perform Swedish, deep tissue and other massage tailored to each client's needs and comfort
- Review intake forms and ask about injuries, health conditions and pressure preferences
- Recognize contraindications and adjust or decline treatment when massage isn't appropriate
- Keep clients properly draped and check in about pressure and comfort during each session
- Prepare and reset your treatment room with fresh linens, oils and a clean table
- Write brief session notes on techniques used, focus areas and client feedback
- Suggest simple stretches or self-care and recommend a follow-up schedule when it helps
- Protect client privacy and follow our cleaning and scheduling procedures
What we’re looking for
- Current massage therapy license or certification as required by our state
- Solid skills in Swedish and deep tissue massage, with good body mechanics
- Professional, respectful manner and clear communication with every client
- Able to give several massage sessions per shift and set up or adjust massage tables
- Reliable for scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends
Nice to have
- Training in sports, hot stone, myofascial or trigger point techniques
- CPR certification
- Experience at a spa, chiropractic office or wellness clinic
- Regular clients who would book with you here
Schedule
Part-time, with weekday evening and weekend shifts when clients book most. Tell us how many sessions you'd like each week and we'll build your schedule around it.
What we offer
- Tips on top of your per-session or hourly pay
- Linens, oils and lotions provided, and laundry handled for you
- Realistic session loads with breaks between appointments
- Help with continuing education hours for license renewal
- Staff discounts on spa services
Add your pay, location and schedule when you post. Jobs that show pay get noticeably more applicants.
Massage Therapist our company is hiring a licensed massage therapist to provide thoughtful, effective massage for our clients. You'll listen to each client's needs, tailor every session, and help people leave feeling better than when they arrived. We schedule realistic session loads with time between appointments, provide linens and supplies, and support you in building a steady list of regulars. Therapists skilled in relaxation, deep tissue or sports massage are encouraged to apply. What you’ll do • Perform Swedish, deep tissue and other massage tailored to each client's needs and comfort • Review intake forms and ask about injuries, health conditions and pressure preferences • Recognize contraindications and adjust or decline treatment when massage isn't appropriate • Keep clients properly draped and check in about pressure and comfort during each session • Prepare and reset your treatment room with fresh linens, oils and a clean table • Write brief session notes on techniques used, focus areas and client feedback • Suggest simple stretches or self-care and recommend a follow-up schedule when it helps • Protect client privacy and follow our cleaning and scheduling procedures What we’re looking for • Current massage therapy license or certification as required by our state • Solid skills in Swedish and deep tissue massage, with good body mechanics • Professional, respectful manner and clear communication with every client • Able to give several massage sessions per shift and set up or adjust massage tables • Reliable for scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends Nice to have • Training in sports, hot stone, myofascial or trigger point techniques • CPR certification • Experience at a spa, chiropractic office or wellness clinic • Regular clients who would book with you here Schedule Part-time, with weekday evening and weekend shifts when clients book most. Tell us how many sessions you'd like each week and we'll build your schedule around it. What we offer • Tips on top of your per-session or hourly pay • Linens, oils and lotions provided, and laundry handled for you • Realistic session loads with breaks between appointments • Help with continuing education hours for license renewal • Staff discounts on spa services
Screening questions for a massage therapist
Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.
- Do you hold a current massage therapy license in our state?Yes / No · required
- Which massage techniques are you trained and confident in?Short answer · required
- Describe how you'd adjust a session for a client with a recent injury or ongoing pain.Paragraph
Massage Therapist interview questions
- How do you check in with a client about pressure during a session?
- A client mentions they had surgery a few weeks ago. How does that change your approach?
- Walk me through how you'd structure a 60-minute deep tissue session focused on the neck and shoulders.
- How do you take care of your own body so you can keep doing this work for the long run?
- A client makes an inappropriate comment during a session. What do you do?
- Which techniques do you enjoy most, and which would you like more training in?
- How do you encourage clients to rebook without being pushy?
Tips for hiring a massage therapist
- Get a paid practical massage from each finalist, on you or a trusted staff member. Pressure, draping and communication are hard to judge any other way.
- Verify the license through your state massage board's online lookup and note the renewal date.
- Be honest in the post about how many sessions a shift includes and the breaks between them. Therapists compare session loads closely because the work is so physical.
- Share your opening with local massage therapy schools and ask your current therapists for referrals.