Hiring a Massage Therapist

Job Description/Overview

Campus Activities and Recreation Massage Therapists are dedicated in providing safe, professional, and high quality massage practices to students, members and non-members. All therapists should be passionate about their field.

Required Qualifications

  • Understanding of anatomy and kinesiology
  • City of Wichita Massage Therapist Business registration certificate
  • Degree/Certification in the Massage field
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Attend in-service meetings when required
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to appointments
  • Accurately log worked hours
  • Maintain an appropriate professional demeanor at all times
  • Dress in professional clothing with the massage therapist issues Polo shirts
  • Act as an ambassador for the Health & fitness department, Campus Activities and Recreation and Wichita State University
  • Enforce established rules and policies while in the building
  • Be able to modify exercises for the abilities of various participants
  • Ensure proper use of all university equipment
  • Provide a friendly, positive and customer service oriented environment at all times
  • Engage in additional trainings to further their knowledge in the field.
  • Report potential hazards and unsafe conditions to your direct supervisor
  • Deal with all medical emergencies to the best of your ability/your qualification level
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Work involves moderate physical activity, prolonged standing and exposure to crèmes/lotions for massage purposes.

Expected Learning Outcomes                    

  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Further knowledge/experience in health and fitness

Compensation 

  • $24-$30 per hour