Massage Therapist

What You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

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

What You’ll Love About Working at the Y

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 our people, 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 therapist's 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 Therapist's 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 YMCA's mission, annual support campaign and organizational initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the position's responsibilities and the employee's 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.