Massage Therapist

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The Hideaway Golf Club embodies the best qualities of California’s Coachella Valley, long known as a place for rejuvenation and relaxation. Located in La Quinta, the property’s 600 acres are surrounded by stunning mountain vistas and the scenic expanse of Southern California’s desert. Luxurious and private, the Hideaway offers championship golf, world-class amenities, exclusive residences, and superb service.www.Hideawaygolfclub.com

Per Diem Position 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 30–90-minute massages to clients by appointment.
• Evaluate members' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Evaluate clients to determine painful or stressed areas of the body.
• Listen to clients during appointments and adjust technique as they desire.
• Advise clients on stretching, strengthening or relaxation methods.
• Develop and propose members’ treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Consult with members about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful.
• Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to members' skin.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Suggest future massage appointments and treatments to clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed 500 hours of massage therapy courses.
• Must hold current massage therapy certification and State License.
• Experience working in an upscale spa environment preferred.
• At least four years' experience as a professional massage therapist.
• Time management abilities.
• Proficient knowledge of reflexology, Swedish, prenatal, hot stone, trigger point, sports, and deep tissue massage.
• Demonstrated sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Dexterous and able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to keep a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Ability to perform massages on diverse clients.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CA State Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to carry and/or lift up to 75 lbs.
• Dexterous and able to stand for extended periods of time
• Repeat the same movements, including but not limited to fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, reach out or stretch the body.
• Ability to use the hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace