Massage Therapist

Provide professional massage therapy tailored to each client while creating a safe welcoming and positive Y experience.

A current Colorado Massage Therapist license required professional liability insurance strong people skills and a passion for helping others feel their best.

Be part of a caring team where you can build relationships make a difference and help strengthen the health and wellbeing of our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Massage Therapist working as part of the Health and Wellbeing team provides professional massage therapy services that support client wellness and a welcoming YMCA experience. The Massage Therapist assesses client needs within the scope of massage therapy practice develops appropriate massage sessions maintains professional boundaries and client confidentiality and promotes a safe inclusive environment. The incumbent demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work.

OUR PATH

For 150 years the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit mind and body for all. Our direction is clear:Elevate Lives and Rise Together.Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate ourpeople purpose partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consult with clients regarding relevant health history goals areas of discomfort contraindications and preferences and determine whether massage therapy is appropriate within the therapists scope of practice.
• Evaluate soft-tissue condition joint quality and function muscle tension and range of motion as appropriate to massage therapy practice and provide massage techniques consistent with client needs consent training and scope of practice.
• Obtain and respect client consent; maintain appropriate draping privacy professional boundaries and ethical standards throughout each session.
• Recognize conditions or client needs that are outside the Massage Therapists scope of practice and refer the client to an appropriate health care professional when indicated.
• Accurately and timely maintain client records and protect confidential information in accordance with YMCA procedures and applicable requirements.
• Maintain a clean sanitary organized and safe treatment environment including appropriate cleaning of equipment linens and high-touch surfaces between clients.
• Communicate professionally and inclusively with clients members guests and colleagues and contribute to a welcoming environment where people feel respected and supported.
• Attend and remain current on required YMCA training and staff meetings including emergency procedures and other position-specific training.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures including personnel guidelines facility access procedures membership policies emergency plans and applicable health and safety practices.
• Support the YMCAs mission annual support campaign and organizational initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the positions responsibilities and the employees qualifications.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Clear Communication
• Customer Service
• Inclusion

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently stands walks reaches bends and uses hands and upper body to perform massage therapy techniques for sustained periods.
• Must be able to safely position and adjust massage equipment linens and supplies and move throughout the work environment.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Uses a computer phone or smart device as needed for scheduling documentation communication and other job responsibilities.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and to observe client responses relevant to safe service delivery.
• Noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver reserves the right to modify add or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications required for the position.

Employment with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time with or without cause or notice in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies including screening training supervision and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current active Colorado Massage Therapist license in good standing and continued compliance with all requirements necessary to practice massage therapy in Colorado.
• Maintain individual professional liability insurance covering acts within the scope of massage therapy practice throughout employment. Coverage must meet or exceed Colorados statutory minimum of $50000 per claim and $300000 aggregate annually. Proof of current coverage must be provided upon hire at renewal and upon request.
• At least one year of professional massage therapy experience preferred.
• Education and training sufficient to meet Colorado massage therapist licensure requirements; additional training in modalities offered by the YMCA is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in applicable massage modalities which may include Swedish sports deep tissue trigger point prenatal hot stone and reflexology when appropriately trained and permitted within the therapists scope of practice.
• Strong communication customer service documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain client confidentiality informed consent professional boundaries and ethical conduct.
• Professional dependable and collaborative approach consistent with YMCA values.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within the timeframe established by the YMCA.

BENEFITS

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20 per week