What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapy Instructor position at Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts?
Inspire the Next Generation of Massage Therapists
Are you passionate about massage therapy, clinical excellence, and helping others succeed? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and mentoring future healthcare professionals? Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts is seeking an exceptional Massage Therapy Instructor to join our dedicated educational team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the profession by training motivated students who are preparing for rewarding careers in therapeutic and clinical massage.
About the Role:
We are looking for an organized, motivated, and self-directed instructor who can bring both clinical expertise and enthusiasm to the classroom. The ideal candidate is confident teaching foundational massage skills while also helping students develop the critical thinking, assessment, and treatment planning abilities needed to work effectively with injury and pain conditions.
As an instructor, you will educate, mentor, and inspire students while helping maintain a positive, professional, and engaging learning environment.
What You'll Teach:
- Full-body Swedish massage techniques and body mechanics
- Clinical injury assessment and evaluation skills
- Orthopedic and clinical manual therapy techniques
- Treatment planning for injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Kinesiology, including:
- Muscle origins and insertions
- Muscle actions and functions
- Palpation skills
- Functional anatomy
- Massage theory, ethics, and professional practice
- Clinical reasoning and client-centered care
What We're Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of Swedish massage and clinical massage techniques
- Experience with orthopedic assessment and injury treatment approaches
- Solid understanding of kinesiology and anatomy
- Ability to effectively teach muscle attachments, actions, and palpation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and classroom management abilities
- Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive
- Passion for education and student success
- Ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current Washington State Massage Therapist license (3 Years Required)
- Teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision experience
- Experience working with injury rehabilitation, pain management, or orthopedic massage
- Commitment to professional excellence and lifelong learning
Why Join Our Team?
At Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts, we believe great instructors do more than teach techniques—they inspire confidence, professionalism, and purpose. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to advancing the massage therapy profession.
If you are a skilled clinician, a natural mentor, and excited about helping students build successful careers, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in educating the next generation of exceptional massage therapists.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Massage Therapy: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Washington State Massage Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30