Entry Level Spa Specialist Jobs
New grad spa specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Hospitality & Tourism, Construction & Real Estate, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like White Lodging, Pool and Spa Depot, and Omni Hotels hiring at this level now.
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Summary
The ideal candidate Provides expert skin care treatments, and skin care knowledge appropriate for each guest. Performs facials, hand treatments, and depilatory waxing while providing personalized skin care prescription. Skillfully and discreetly recommends homecare to support a healthy skincare regiment. Supports a healthy and happy team environment, by being a team player. Delivering exceptional guest service in line with Forbes Five Star Standards.
Essential Functions
Job duties include, although are not limited to:
- Maintain established resort and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and objectives.
- Adhere to Club Rules & Regulations.
- Maintain a cooperative and professional work relationship and team attitude with members, guests, and staff.
- Adhere to industry code of ethics; shall not enter gainful employment with a member or guest (i.e., do not solicit or conduct personal business with a member or guest as a private client).
- Deliver Forbes Five Star service standards and protocols as outlined within the Job Scope 100% of the time while scheduled.
- Adhere to all resort guidelines and policies including but not limited to proper entrance and exit of the spa through the Associate entrance.
- Provide appropriate massage and body treatments based on the desire and health of the client. Do not change type of treatment without consent of guest. Ensure guest is aware 100% of the time any price differentials and agrees to changes before substituting treatment type.
- Provide professional massage and body treatments in accordance to industry practices, treatment protocols and consistent manner with the Spa. Provide all guests with consistent services for up to an 8-hour period. Massage durations include 30, 60 and 90 & 120-minutes.
- Properly educate guest regarding spa treatment and recommend appropriate products for each service given and other spa services.
- Lead by example and be an effective role model for guests.
- Exhibit proper use of product and abide by all product control guidelines while maintaining a clean and neat spa environment.
- Respond to all member and guest concerns in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. Respect guest confidentiality.
- Greet and welcome all incoming and outgoing members, guests, and staff.
- Exhibit proper use of product and abide by all product control guidelines while maintaining a clean and neat spa environment. Product used within the treatment should reflect 100% of what the published treatment’s protocol dictates.
- Read and adhere to schedule postings regarding shifts, room assignments and SpaSoft scheduling system.
- Understand SpaSoft scheduling system, how to check notes, refresh screen, etc.
- Be prompt for appointments and provide treatment within the appropriate time allowed.
- Treatment times will be adhered to 100% of the time. Start and end should reflect the published treatment timeframe and scheduled start time.
- Maintain a clean environment according to Department of Health and departmental standards.
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance duties as outlined in the job scope checklist.
- Provide constructive, positive, and courteous feedback to spa leadership to ensure continual improvement within a Forbes Five Star setting.
- Be aware of appearance. Role requires polished, groomed appearance 100% of the time including appropriate cosmetic application and hairstyle reflecting a neat and professional image.
- Be aware of quality of work. Skillfully executed services and clean, well-organized treatment room throughout duration of the service, pre and post to align with Forbes Five Stars.
- Promote Spa and all services, products, and programs.
- Can reason and determine when to terminate a session in the event it becomes unprofessional and/or uncomfortable for either party.
- Recommend all engineering work orders.
- Dispose and stock linens according to Spa linen procedures.
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and meetings. Align required industry CEUs to compliment spa treatment offerings.
- Maintain current licensure.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Participate in massage and body treatment training sessions as required.
- Know emergency procedures of treatment areas.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisors/managers.
Internal Relationships
Reports to Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Spa Attendants, Spa Concierge, Spa Leadership
External Relationships
Has regular contact with Club Members, Resort Guests & VIPs
Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence in specialty treatments, 2-3 years previous experience as a licensed massage therapist in a luxury environment, second language, experience in a resort or private club setting, and/or wellness-related field.
Education/Experience Requirements
To successfully fulfill this position, the candidate must have High School Diploma (minimum) and licensure by the Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy, under Sections 480.041 – 480.0425 Florida Statue. Current certification from an approved school of Massage Therapy required. CPR certification required. Demonstrated competence in Swedish massage plus one other massage treatment (preferably deep tissue). Excellent human relations skills; be able to communicate with the general public in a courteous and professional manner. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adapt easily. Interested in health & wellness field. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adapt easily. Interested in health & wellness field. To be able to sit, stand, stoop or bend for duration of shift [at least eight (8) hours].
Physical Requirements
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
In the United States, we are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Summary
The ideal candidate Provides expert skin care treatments, and skin care knowledge appropriate for each guest. Performs facials, hand treatments, and depilatory waxing while providing personalized skin care prescription. Skillfully and discreetly recommends homecare to support a healthy skincare regiment. Supports a healthy and happy team environment, by being a team player. Delivering exceptional guest service in line with Forbes Five Star Standards.
Essential Functions
Job duties include, although are not limited to:
- Maintain established resort and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and objectives.
- Adhere to Club Rules & Regulations.
- Maintain a cooperative and professional work relationship and team attitude with members, guests, and staff.
- Adhere to industry code of ethics; shall not enter gainful employment with a member or guest (i.e., do not solicit or conduct personal business with a member or guest as a private client).
- Deliver Forbes Five Star service standards and protocols as outlined within the Job Scope 100% of the time while scheduled.
- Adhere to all resort guidelines and policies including but not limited to proper entrance and exit of the spa through the Associate entrance.
- Provide appropriate massage and body treatments based on the desire and health of the client. Do not change type of treatment without consent of guest. Ensure guest is aware 100% of the time any price differentials and agrees to changes before substituting treatment type.
- Provide professional massage and body treatments in accordance to industry practices, treatment protocols and consistent manner with the Spa. Provide all guests with consistent services for up to an 8-hour period. Massage durations include 30, 60 and 90 & 120-minutes.
- Properly educate guest regarding spa treatment and recommend appropriate products for each service given and other spa services.
- Lead by example and be an effective role model for guests.
- Exhibit proper use of product and abide by all product control guidelines while maintaining a clean and neat spa environment.
- Respond to all member and guest concerns in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. Respect guest confidentiality.
- Greet and welcome all incoming and outgoing members, guests, and staff.
- Exhibit proper use of product and abide by all product control guidelines while maintaining a clean and neat spa environment. Product used within the treatment should reflect 100% of what the published treatment’s protocol dictates.
- Read and adhere to schedule postings regarding shifts, room assignments and SpaSoft scheduling system.
- Understand SpaSoft scheduling system, how to check notes, refresh screen, etc.
- Be prompt for appointments and provide treatment within the appropriate time allowed.
- Treatment times will be adhered to 100% of the time. Start and end should reflect the published treatment timeframe and scheduled start time.
- Maintain a clean environment according to Department of Health and departmental standards.
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance duties as outlined in the job scope checklist.
- Provide constructive, positive, and courteous feedback to spa leadership to ensure continual improvement within a Forbes Five Star setting.
- Be aware of appearance. Role requires polished, groomed appearance 100% of the time including appropriate cosmetic application and hairstyle reflecting a neat and professional image.
- Be aware of quality of work. Skillfully executed services and clean, well-organized treatment room throughout duration of the service, pre and post to align with Forbes Five Stars.
- Promote Spa and all services, products, and programs.
- Can reason and determine when to terminate a session in the event it becomes unprofessional and/or uncomfortable for either party.
- Recommend all engineering work orders.
- Dispose and stock linens according to Spa linen procedures.
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and meetings. Align required industry CEUs to compliment spa treatment offerings.
- Maintain current licensure.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Participate in massage and body treatment training sessions as required.
- Know emergency procedures of treatment areas.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisors/managers.
Internal Relationships
Reports to Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Spa Attendants, Spa Concierge, Spa Leadership
External Relationships
Has regular contact with Club Members, Resort Guests & VIPs
Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence in specialty treatments, 2-3 years previous experience as a licensed massage therapist in a luxury environment, second language, experience in a resort or private club setting, and/or wellness-related field.
Education/Experience Requirements
To successfully fulfill this position, the candidate must have High School Diploma (minimum) and licensure by the Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy, under Sections 480.041 – 480.0425 Florida Statue. Current certification from an approved school of Massage Therapy required. CPR certification required. Demonstrated competence in Swedish massage plus one other massage treatment (preferably deep tissue). Excellent human relations skills; be able to communicate with the general public in a courteous and professional manner. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adapt easily. Interested in health & wellness field. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adapt easily. Interested in health & wellness field. To be able to sit, stand, stoop or bend for duration of shift [at least eight (8) hours].
Physical Requirements
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
In the United States, we are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Entry Level Spa Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level spa specialist job?
Start by completing a state-licensed esthetics or cosmetology program, since most entry level spa specialist roles require a valid license rather than years of experience. Hands-on hours from your program, any internship or externship work, and a before-and-after client portfolio all give you a concrete edge. Guest services experience, product knowledge, and a professional, polished presentation matter a lot to hiring managers at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level spa specialists?
Companies hiring entry level spa specialists right now include White Lodging, Pool and Spa Depot, and Omni Hotels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including hotel and resort spas, day spas, medical aesthetic clinics, and wellness centers, many of which prefer to train candidates in their own service protocols from the start.
Are there remote entry level spa specialist jobs?
Yes, though most spa specialist work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level spa specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in coordination, client intake, or virtual wellness consulting roles rather than treatment-based positions. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting when you search will help you find what is available.
Are these new grad spa specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior spa specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship or externship hours, or accepts a portfolio of training work in place of professional history. If a listing does not require prior employment and is open to licensed candidates straight out of school, it qualifies as a new grad opportunity.
Which industries hire the most entry level spa specialists?
Entry Level spa specialist roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, Construction & Real Estate, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain staffing pipelines that regularly bring in newly licensed candidates and invest in on-the-job training to match their specific service menus and guest experience standards.