What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Massage Therapist – West Des Moines –$40/Hour +Tips position at Lemon Massage Therapy and Skin Care?
Lemon Massage Therapy and Skin Care is a locally owned wellness and skincare boutique, deeply rooted in West Des Moines for 7 years. Due to a growing, loyal client base, we are hiring Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) for flexible full-time and part-time shifts.
Why LMTs choose us:
- Paid downtime - your income doesn't drop to zero: we pay $10/hour for scheduled shift time when you are not booked with a client — in addition to your service pay and 100% of tips. You are not unpaid between clients. Does not apply to unscheduled on-call or voluntary extra time.
- $40 per client hour based on experience,*plus 100% of tips - our LMTs average $30 per hour in tips)*
- Full-time LMTs with a full schedule can earn up to $95K /year including tips. Earnings depend on scheduled client hours and availability.
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified full-time candidates.
- Established client base — no waiting for walk-ins.
- Guaranteed cancellation pay for short-notice cancellations and no-shows.
- Free, paid training .
- New grads welcome - free on-site skill training available if interested,including chinese massage techniques and acupressure (within the scope of your Iowa LMT license).
- W2 employee, PTO, employee discount, paid training, flexible scheduling.
- 401(k) with company match.
Flexible Shifts:
- Full-time: 4–5 days per week, including at least one weekend day (Friday–Sunday) is required. Specific days and hours are negotiable during the interview.
- Part-time: 2–3 shifts per week, including Friday–Sunday day or evening shifts. We can work around your availability.
- Specific days and hours are negotiable during the interview. Weekend coverage is preferred/required for at least one weekend day.
Responsibilities:
Deliver Swedish, deep tissue, and specialized wellness treatments; consult with clients; maintain clean, licensed treatment rooms;collaborate with our skincare team.
Requirements:
- Active Iowa Massage Therapist License (LMT) in good standing and verifiable with the state board.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and customer-service oriented.
- Ability to commute to West Des Moines.
Location: 1000 73rd St #20, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Apply: Submit your application here or or lemonspa789@gmail.comtext 515-868-8511 with your license number and availability. We respond within 24 hours
Pay: $50.64 - $55.45 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free massages
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
License/Certification:
- Iowa Massge License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000