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La Bahia Resort and Spa

Spa Attendant

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Greet guests warmly and assist with inquiries, ensuring a seamless and tranquil spa experience. * Assist in providing guests with direction of the spa facilities and protocols. * Anticipate guest ...

California Sun Wellness Spa

Spa Consultant

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Spa Consultant Location: Sacramento, California, 95825 Job Overview We are seeking a knowledgeable ... Handle client inquiries and resolve any issues or concerns promptly and professionally. * Assist ...

Trilogy Spa Holdings

Spa Director

Sonoma, CA · On-site

... * Assist in creating treatment protocols, training manuals, and training schedules alongside Spa Leadership and Corporate Operations team for each department. * Provide effective coaching and ...

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Spa Attendant

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$21.61/hr

Greet guests warmly and assist with inquiries, ensuring a seamless and tranquil spa experience. * Assist in providing guests with direction of the spa facilities and protocols. * Anticipate guest ...

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Spa Attendant

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$21.61/hr

Greet guests warmly and assist with inquiries, ensuring a seamless and tranquil spa experience. * Assist in providing guests with direction of the spa facilities and protocols. * Anticipate guest ...

La Bahia Resort and Spa

Spa Attendant

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Greet guests warmly and assist with inquiries, ensuring a seamless and tranquil spa experience. * Assist in providing guests with direction of the spa facilities and protocols. * Anticipate guest ...

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How much do spa assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for spa assistant in California is $12.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.89 and $13.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a spa assistant?

To become a spa assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may benefit from completing a cosmetology, esthetician, or related certification program. Prior experience in customer service or skincare can be helpful, and strong communication and organizational skills are important for success in the role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a spa assistant?

To thrive as a Spa Assistant, you need strong customer service skills, basic knowledge of spa treatments, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with booking software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and sanitation protocols is typically required. Exceptional communication, organization, and a welcoming demeanor help build rapport with clients and support a positive spa environment. These skills ensure smooth daily operations, high client satisfaction, and a safe, relaxing experience for all visitors.

What is a spa assistant?

Spa Assistants are support professionals who help ensure the smooth operation of a spa or wellness center. Their responsibilities typically include greeting clients, assisting with appointment scheduling, maintaining cleanliness in treatment areas, restocking supplies, and providing general support to therapists and estheticians. Spa Assistants play a key role in creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for clients. Their work helps ensure that spa services run efficiently and that guests have a positive experience.

What are some common challenges spa assistants face in their daily responsibilities?

Spa Assistants often juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as welcoming clients, maintaining cleanliness in treatment areas, and managing appointment schedules. Balancing the need for efficiency with providing a calm, welcoming environment can be challenging, especially during peak hours or when unexpected situations arise. Strong organizational skills and clear communication with therapists and front desk staff help ensure smooth operations and a positive client experience.

What is the difference between Spa Assistant vs Massage Therapist?

AspectSpa AssistantMassage Therapist
CredentialsBasic training, certification often requiredLicensed or certified massage therapy license
Work EnvironmentSpas, salons, wellness centersSpas, wellness clinics, healthcare facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting staff, preparing treatment rooms, customer servicePerforming massages, assessing client needs, recommending treatments

The main difference between a Spa Assistant and a Massage Therapist lies in their responsibilities and credentials. Spa Assistants support the overall operation, focusing on customer service and preparation, while Massage Therapists provide specialized therapeutic treatments requiring licensing. Both roles work in spa environments but serve different functions within the wellness industry.

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Infographic showing various Spa Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $24,968 per year, or $12 per hour.

Massage Therapist, Spa (PT)

Montage International

San Diego, CA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.
At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.
We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.
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Massage Therapist
SUMMARY
The Spa Massage Therapist position will provide exceptional massage and spa treatments with the highest levels of professionalism, a customized approach and over-the-top-hospitality to guests of the Spa. Your role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Major areas of responsibility/ management include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide Massage and Spa services to guests in a timely, courteous and efficient manner including, but not limited to, massage, wellness therapies, body treatments, foot soaks/treatments, etc.
  • Maintain an agreed upon retail sales to service ratio with the exceptional products, gifts and accessories provided.
  • Maintain an agreed upon minimum upsell percentage.
  • Attend pre/post shift meetings
  • Participate fully in maintaining backbar expenses
  • Complete all necessary record-keeping tasks as they pertain to the operation of the Spa
  • Participate in all advanced training without exception
  • Escorts guests to and from treatment rooms in a graceful manner, attending to any immediate needs throughout the Spa visit.
  • Assist in providing information to any inquiries, help to coordinate all guest requests for services and maintain impeccable yourself and spa cleanliness of the Spa.
  • Ensure guest comfort and safety throughout the treatment.
  • Maintain work area with necessary supplies, sanitation and disinfection procedures ensuring room is immaculate at all times (tables draped, counters and products clean).
  • Perform monthly and quarterly deep-clean responsibilities.
  • Assist with cleanliness of all spa areas including all locker rooms.
  • Assist fellow associates with daily operations to support healthy teamwork and contribute to the success of the spa.
  • Assist in any other function as requested by Spa Manager, Director of Rooms or General Manager as it pertains to the spa, lounges, indoor/outdoor area, retail area, pool area.
  • Participate fully in any/all promotions within and outside the spa, hotel or at off-site events.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school or equivalent education
  • Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English
  • Valid Massage Therapy Certification from a recognized school of massage
  • Insurance coverage as required to maintain massage license/certification
  • Continuing Education as required to maintain massage license/certification.
  • 5+ years' experience as a Massage Therapist in a stand-alone spa or luxury hotel/resort spa.
  • Exceptional skill in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and at least two of the following:
    • Acupressure
    • Ashiatsu
    • Ayurvedic i.e. Abhyanga, etc.
    • Clinical Deep Tissue
    • CranioSacral - Upledger or equivalent
    • Deep Tissue
    • Hot Stone Massage
    • Lomi Lomi Massage
    • Lymphatic Drainage - Upledger or equivalent
    • Myofascial Release
    • Neuromassage
    • Pregnancy Massage - certificate of advanced training required to perform Pregnancy Massage
    • Reflexology
    • Reiki II or Master +
    • Rolfing
    • Shiatsu - table and/or mat
    • Sports Massage
    • Thai Massage
    • Trigger Point Massage

PREFERRED
  • Luxury experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree

BENEFICIAL
  • Advanced training in holistic and/or clinical bodywork, aromatherapy and spa/body treatments.
  • Strong experience in more than five modalities as described above.
  • Knowledge of botanical ingredients, thalassotherapy, reflexology, Ayurveda or any holistic wellness field/modality
  • Knowledge of general wellness practices such as yoga, meditation, etc.
  • Advanced holistic and clinical training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments of the Resort on a timely basis. Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
The pay scale for Massage Therapist is $17.75 per hour,
The pay scale is the base salary wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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About Montage International

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Montage International, based in Irvine, CA, US, operates within the hospitality industry. The company's portfolio includes highly luxurious resorts, hotels, residences, and golf courses, which are categorized under four distinctive brands: Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Montage Residences and Pendry Residences. Established in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman, the company's goal is to transform traditional hospitality into something more immersive by integrating arts, culture, and fashion in their high-end properties. The company's mission is driven by the core values of social responsibility, humility, respect, integrity, and introspection -- hallmarks of the hospitality experience they aim to provide.

Industry

Traveler accommodation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

2002

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