Spa - Massage Therapist

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA

Posted Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

The Massage Therapist provides professional massage at Spa Ojai, and is involved in the operation of the spa and guest service. They will be highly‑trained and qualified in the latest treatments and committed to using the purest products of Spa Ojai. They will join a team that consists of highly educated, passionate and accomplished service providers. A successful candidate must possess a current state massage therapist license (CAMTC).

500 hours of instruction from an accredited school of massage therapy, or certified by the American Massage Therapy Association. Must possess current professional massage therapist liability insurance, which will be reimbursed by OVI after a successful 90‑days of employment. Qualified to perform a variety of massage modalities including, but not limited to, Swedish and deep tissue. Must possess good communication skills (both written and oral) and make the guests feel comfortable during treatment.

Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of all guests and pertinent hotel information. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates or guests.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a positive, outgoing and naturally engaging personality.

Ability to follow OVI/Forbes service standards

Ability to follow the OVI policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

Ability to follow the OVI standards of verbiage.

Ability to work cohesively with other employees as part of a team.

Legal ability to work in the US.

High school graduate.

Average reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English Language.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Must possess current state massage therapist license, CAMTC 500+hours.

Must possess current professional massage therapist liability insurance.

Qualified to perform a minimum of two massage modalities:
Swedish and deep tissue.

Ability to work a flexible work week including weekends and holidays.

Must possess good communication skills to make the guests feel comfortable during treatment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, communication log, safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, reservation print‑outs.

Ability to interact and understand clients and employees of varied ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Ability to write routine correspondence, request reports and paperwork responsibilities.

Ability to deal with and solve problems presented by applying knowledge and expertise.

Ability to efficiently process information and prioritize tasks at hand.

Ability to make decisions that are in the client’s and spas best interest.

Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to think and respond quickly to problems at hand.

Maintain professional appearance, behavior, integrity, and openness to guest and fellow employees.

Be cognizant of all emergency‑reporting procedures.

Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding and difficult customer situations.

Ability to work evenings and weekends, when business requires.

Knowledge of property’s philosophy and practices.

Ability to work cohesively with other employees as part of a team.

Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of all guests and pertinent hotel information.

Fluency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish.

Experience in the hospitality industry in a similar position.

One to three years of technical experience.

Ideal backgrounds include: body technicians, massage therapist, fitness, health care, resort and spa.

CPR certification.

Previous guest service training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend periodic spa operations meetings and training.

Perform all massages and body treatments to the…