At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences. More than 60 years ago, Esalen co-founders imagined a place inspired by Abraham Maslow’s psychology of peak experiences and Aldous Huxley’s belief in “human potentialities”, the unrealized capacities of our mind and body. Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.
Esalen isn’t just a place to work, it’s an invitation to help change the world.
OVERVIEW
This key role on our healing arts team provides care and compassion in addition to healing through touch. We are interested in someone with exceptional skills, deep experience providing bodywork services, and certification in Esalen® Massage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide excellent bodywork services
Work 2 days per week (Saturdays and Sundays), 3-4 sessions per day at specific session times agreed upon with Healing Arts management
Conduct self in a professional manner with clients and co-workers
Keep work area clean and professional
Keep all paperwork current: permits, licensure, and insurance
Adhere to Healing Arts department and role guidelines, expectations, and policies
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and peers
Be responsive to management
Other various tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified in Esalen massage with at least 2 years of professional massage experience preferred
Massage license certification through CAMTC
Proof of current liability insurance policy
If new to the Esalen Healing Arts crew, must give 4+ evaluation sessions to designated Healing Arts staff
A passion for exceptional service
Ability to provide references and appropriate documentation of experience
Good listening and communications skills
High level of client relations experience, supporting a safe environment and a caring experience for our guests, following ethics for practitioner best practices
Embrace a strong work ethic and teamwork focus, with flexibility and willingness to support others and maintain a professional workplace
Possess a good understanding of the physical body, how to evaluate, assess, and support client needs
Self care: knowledge and practice of a personalized self care program, utilizing good body mechanics and regularly practicing effective self care methods
Focus on maintaining up-to-date skills & techniques and applying new knowledge
FLEXIBILITY
Esalen functions best when all staff work toward the common mission of encouraging everyone to reach our highest human potential. With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on Esalen’s and your team’s needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to maneuver on uneven ground; stand for long periods of time; lift up to 30 pounds; and daily press, push, pull, grasp, lift, bend, squat, and turn as it pertains to giving a massage.
COMPENSATION
In alignment with Esalen’s mission in advancing human potential, staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.
Esalen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
