Entry Level Sports Massage Therapist Jobs
New grad sports massage therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Sports & Recreation, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Life Time, Genesis Health Clubs, and Franciscan Health hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
The Massage Therapist provides various massage therapy services and treatments that compliments fitness programs, improves overall sense of well-being, and enhances the guest’s fitness experience while living the mission, vision and core values of LifeSpa and Salon. They work to build relationships with other departments in the club and educate on benefits of massage therapy. They are responsible to designing sessions around guests specific needs and suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions. They work with the entire LifeSpa and Salon team to provide a superior experience in a professional atmosphere.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets and services members in a friendly and professional manner
- Provides individualized massage therapy services and treatments that meet the clients’ needs and expectations
- Initiates, develops and maintains personalized relationships with clients
- Educates clients on LifeSpa and Salon products, services and treatments
- Maintains LifeSpa and Salon appearance and cleanliness
- Serves as an expert in muscle and body analysis and maintenance regimens
- Promotes and sells massage therapy services and treatments and encourages repeat business
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Massage Therapy License
- Ability to perform all types of massage therapy services and treatments
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
- Knowledge of basic PC operating
- Ability to stand, walk, reach and lift and move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- 2 years of massage experience in a professional environment
- Knowledge of body treatments
- Experience with Salon Biz
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
The Massage Therapist provides various massage therapy services and treatments that compliments fitness programs, improves overall sense of well-being, and enhances the guest’s fitness experience while living the mission, vision and core values of LifeSpa and Salon. They work to build relationships with other departments in the club and educate on benefits of massage therapy. They are responsible to designing sessions around guests specific needs and suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions. They work with the entire LifeSpa and Salon team to provide a superior experience in a professional atmosphere.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets and services members in a friendly and professional manner
- Provides individualized massage therapy services and treatments that meet the clients’ needs and expectations
- Initiates, develops and maintains personalized relationships with clients
- Educates clients on LifeSpa and Salon products, services and treatments
- Maintains LifeSpa and Salon appearance and cleanliness
- Serves as an expert in muscle and body analysis and maintenance regimens
- Promotes and sells massage therapy services and treatments and encourages repeat business
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Massage Therapy License
- Ability to perform all types of massage therapy services and treatments
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
- Knowledge of basic PC operating
- Ability to stand, walk, reach and lift and move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- 2 years of massage experience in a professional environment
- Knowledge of body treatments
- Experience with Salon Biz
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Who's Hiring
- Life Time48
- Genesis Health Clubs4
- Franciscan Health3
- Optum2
- Equinox2
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation54
- Hospitality & Tourism10
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Education2
- Retail1
Entry Level Sports Massage Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sports massage therapist job?
Start by completing a state-approved massage therapy program and obtaining your license, since most employers require it even at the entry level. Hands-on experience from student clinics, internships, or volunteer work with athletic teams strengthens your application. Highlighting any sports-specific training, such as deep tissue or trigger point techniques, gives you a clear edge over candidates with only general massage backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level sports massage therapists?
Companies hiring entry level sports massage therapists right now include Life Time, Genesis Health Clubs, and Franciscan Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from sports medicine clinics, fitness centers, chiropractic offices, and collegiate or professional athletic programs that build their staff from new graduates.
Are there remote entry level sports massage therapist jobs?
Yes, though most positions are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level sports massage therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve administrative, consulting, or virtual wellness coaching duties rather than direct bodywork. Candidates open to on-site roles will find the widest range of entry level opportunities.
Are these new grad sports massage therapist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or student clinic hours in place of professional experience, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio of techniques. Look for language like "training provided" or "new graduates encouraged to apply" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level sports massage therapists?
Entry Level sports massage therapist roles concentrate in Sports & Recreation, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active athletic populations, recurring client rosters, and structured onboarding programs that give new graduates the supervised practice hours needed to build professional competency quickly.