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Spa Manager roles can qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT clock starts on your employment start date, and STEM OPT extension isn't available for this SOC code, so employer H-1B sponsorship timing matters from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsRegional Spa Manager, Florida
Overview
OUR STORY:
Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.
OUR CODE:
We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.
If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Regional Manager, Spa for our Florida locations.
The Regional Spa Manager’s job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure that The Spa exceeds goals relating to service and retail revenue
- Achieve budgeted spa cost of operations regarding inventory supplies, desk, and spa service fees
- Hire, train, motivate, direct and evaluate spa staff
- Educate, mentor and develop Spa Coordinators and Managers to proactively manage their department, lead their teams and reach financial targets
- Ensure the cleanliness of the facilities in accordance with Equinox and state guidelines
- Take an active role in the daily activities of the all locations to guarantee a positive result
- Maintain knowledge and participate in all club services, programs and products
- Help spa teams create a relaxing environment to ensure optimal client experience while providing a superior level of customer service
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following experience, skills and expertise:
- 3+ year of spa managerial experience
- Previous experience and success managing multiple business locations
- Ability and willingness to be on-site in Florida Spa locations
- Passionate and knowledgeable regarding the spa industry
- Proven ability to hire, direct and train
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven history of excellence in a sales driven environment
- Understanding and ability to manage budgets and achieve profit margins
- Excellent time management, organizational and follow up skills
- Must be enthusiastic, personable and ambitious
Pay Transparency: $65,000 - $75,000 base salary with opportunity for bonus
Additional Information
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
- Complimentary Club membership
- Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Regional Spa Manager, Florida
Overview
OUR STORY:
Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.
OUR CODE:
We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.
If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Regional Manager, Spa for our Florida locations.
The Regional Spa Manager’s job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure that The Spa exceeds goals relating to service and retail revenue
- Achieve budgeted spa cost of operations regarding inventory supplies, desk, and spa service fees
- Hire, train, motivate, direct and evaluate spa staff
- Educate, mentor and develop Spa Coordinators and Managers to proactively manage their department, lead their teams and reach financial targets
- Ensure the cleanliness of the facilities in accordance with Equinox and state guidelines
- Take an active role in the daily activities of the all locations to guarantee a positive result
- Maintain knowledge and participate in all club services, programs and products
- Help spa teams create a relaxing environment to ensure optimal client experience while providing a superior level of customer service
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following experience, skills and expertise:
- 3+ year of spa managerial experience
- Previous experience and success managing multiple business locations
- Ability and willingness to be on-site in Florida Spa locations
- Passionate and knowledgeable regarding the spa industry
- Proven ability to hire, direct and train
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven history of excellence in a sales driven environment
- Understanding and ability to manage budgets and achieve profit margins
- Excellent time management, organizational and follow up skills
- Must be enthusiastic, personable and ambitious
Pay Transparency: $65,000 - $75,000 base salary with opportunity for bonus
Additional Information
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
- Complimentary Club membership
- Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Spa Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment
Spa Manager roles qualify for OPT only when the job directly relates to your degree field. Build a one-page summary showing how your hospitality, business, or cosmetology management coursework maps to the specific duties in the job description.
Target multi-location spa and hotel brands
Resort chains, hotel spa divisions, and medical spa groups with multiple locations file H-1B petitions more consistently than single-location salons. Prioritize employers whose parent company already has an HR or legal team familiar with work authorization processes.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting interviews
STEM OPT isn't available for Spa Manager roles, so your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend your authorization through cap-gap if they file an H-1B. Confirm E-Verify status directly with the hiring manager before investing time in the interview process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Before negotiating, look up the prevailing wage for Spa Manager roles in your target city using OFLC Wage Search. Any future H-1B or PERM filing requires your salary to meet DOL's prevailing wage, so accepting below it now complicates sponsorship later.
Raise sponsorship early in the offer stage
Spa employers outside hospitality chains often don't know H-1B sponsorship is an option until you explain it. Bring it up after receiving a verbal offer, not during interviews, and frame it around the employer's cost and USCIS process rather than your immigration need.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your H-1B filing timeline
Because Spa Manager OPT has no STEM extension, your H-1B must be filed by April 1 of your final OPT year to maintain cap-gap coverage. Migrate Mate tracks that deadline and handles the LCA and petition filing so nothing falls through the gap.
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Find Spa Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Spa Manager job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your degree. A Spa Manager position qualifies for OPT when your employer can document that the job requires knowledge from your field of study, such as hospitality management, business administration, or a related discipline. Roles that only require a cosmetology license with no degree requirement are harder to justify. Review the job description against your transcript before applying.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Spa Manager?
No. Spa Manager roles fall under SOC code 39-1013 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers), which is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. You're limited to 12 months of standard OPT. That makes H-1B sponsorship timing critical: your employer needs to file by April 1 of your final OPT year to preserve cap-gap work authorization.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Spa Manager for an H-1B?
Large hotel and resort brands with dedicated HR infrastructure are your strongest targets because they already have immigration counsel and established PERM and H-1B workflows. Medical spa groups affiliated with healthcare systems are another realistic category. Single-location day spas rarely have the legal resources to sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B filing history in the spa and hospitality sector.
How does the 60-day grace period apply if my Spa Manager OPT job ends?
If your OPT-authorized Spa Manager role ends before your EAD expiration date, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find new qualifying employment, change status, or depart the U.S. You can't work during this window. The new job must still relate to your degree field, and you must update your SEVIS record through your DSO within 10 days of starting the new position.
What should I check on my EAD before starting a Spa Manager role?
Verify that your EAD start date is on or before your employment start date, that the employer name on your offer letter doesn't conflict with any restrictions on the card, and that your I-20 reflects the correct OPT authorization period. Your employer will also run an I-9 verification, so bring your EAD and passport on your first day. Any mismatch between your SEVIS record and your EAD can trigger employment authorization issues.
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