Monday, March 26, 2007

What is the profession for someone who is working at spa?

Spas have several positions. Management positions would include:

Spa Director: They are responsible for the overall operation. They handle recruitment, hiring, equipment maintenance, vendor selection, menu development, marketing, building sales, control costs and training to name a few.

Assistant Spa Director: Works with the Spa director in overseeing the spa in the Directors absence.

Spa Attendants/ Spa Coordinators: They will general handle the reservations, bookings, check in and check out of the guests, and maintain all guest areas cleaned and stocked. They assist the guests with all their needs and insure that they know where they should be. They also insure the safety and cleanliness of the spa.

Massage therapists: generally a licensed is required in the US to perform these services. Depending on state regulations, they perform massage and body treatments.

Aestheticians: Generally a licensed is required in the US to perform these services. Depending on state regulations, they do facials, peels, waxing services.

Cosmetologists: generally a license is required; they can perform hair, nail and aesthetic treatments.

Nail technicians: They do manicures, pedicures and artificial nails. Most states require a license and passing of a practical exam.

Spa Supervisor: Generally oversees a specific area of the spa such as spa desk, or Service providers.

Lead person, generally supervises and trains the staff in their area of expertise. They may have additional job responsibilities such as taking inventory or placing orders.

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