Nature of Work
Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, performs massage and physiotherapy and assists lodge guests at a state park in the use of steam baths, sauna, exercise equipment, etc. Responsibilities include advising patrons in the safe use of equipment; notifying them of health conditions which prohibit the use of certain equipment; and supervising subordinates such as attendants, summer help, etc. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Activities Director and/or Lodge Manager. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Work
Practices massage and physiotherapy upon patrons' request.
Inspects steam and sauna bath equipment to assure safe use, i.e., thermostats, steam pressure gauges, ventilation, door latches, etc.
Notifies patrons when they have reached the time limit in steam or sauna baths.
Periodically inspects exercise equipment to assure that it functions safely.
Maintains health club in a neat and orderly fashion.
Maintains supply inventory of towels, linens, soap, etc.
Prepares Roman baths, steam cabinets, etc., for patrons.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the practice of massage and physiotherapy.
Knowledge of the use of exercise equipment.
Ability to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of guests.
Ability to meet patrons and maintain courteous and efficient service.
Ability to enforce regulations with tact and courtesy and to inform patrons of health club regulations.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications      [Top]
Training:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
Experience:
Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a massage therapist.

Substitution:
Completion of a certified course in massage therapy, including training and Swedish massage therapy which may be substituted on a month-by-month basis for the required experience; OR, current licensure as a Massage Therapist by the WV Massage Therapy Board may be substituted for the training and experience.

NOTE: West Virginia Code 30-37-11(b) Exemptions. Persons exempted under this subdivision states that "the activities of any resort spa or nonprofit health and recreational facility that has been operating on a continuing basis since the first day of January, one thousand nine hundred seventy five, or any employees of the resort spa."

The West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board acknowledges this exemption for Berkeley Springs State Park.

Established: 09/16/93
Revised:       02/13/01, 06/27/02
Retitled:      02/13/01
Effective:     06/27/02