Massage Therapy Instructor

Position Summary The Massage Therapy Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality classroom and hands-on instruction to students enrolled in the Massage Therapy program.

The instructor will teach massage techniques, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, client assessment, professional ethics, safety and sanitation, and other subjects included within the approved curriculum.

The instructor is responsible for creating an engaging, professional, and supportive learning environment while ensuring students develop the technical skills, professional behaviors, and client-care standards necessary for entry-level employment and applicable state licensure requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities Instruction & Student Development Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction in accordance with the approved curriculum, lesson plans, and program objectives.Demonstrate massage therapy techniques, procedures, body mechanics, draping, client positioning, and professional practices.Provide hands-on instruction and supervision during laboratory, practical, and student clinic activities.Incorporate real-world professional experience and examples into classroom and practical instruction.Evaluate student knowledge and skill development through written examinations, practical assessments, assignments, and classroom participation.Provide timely feedback, coaching, and additional assistance to students who are struggling academically or technically.Prepare students for applicable state licensing examinations and professional credentialing requirements.Encourage students to develop strong communication, professionalism, client-service, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.Promote student retention, academic success, program completion, licensure, and career readiness.

Massage Therapy Instruction Provide instruction in areas that may include: Anatomy and physiologyKinesiologyPathology and contraindicationsMassage theory and principlesSwedish massageDeep tissue and other applicable massage modalitiesClient consultation and assessmentTreatment planningProper draping and client positioningBody mechanics and therapist self-careSafety, sanitation, and infection controlProfessional ethics and boundariesDocumentation and client recordsBusiness and professional practicesApplicable massage therapy laws and regulationsPreparation for state licensing examinations and/or the MBLEx, as applicable Classroom, Laboratory & Clinic Management Maintain a safe, sanitary, organized, professional, and productive classroom, laboratory, and student clinic environment.Ensure students consistently follow established sanitation, infection-control, safety, and client-care procedures.Supervise students during hands-on practice and student clinic services to ensure techniques are performed safely and appropriately.Reinforce proper draping, informed consent, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.Monitor the proper use, storage, sanitation, and mai...