Spa Esthetician

SUMMARY 

Licensed Estheticians are responsible for providing high-quality, personalized skincare and beauty treatments that promote healthy skin and overall relaxation. Working in the serene environment of The Spa at Tamarack, estheticians consult with guests to understand their skincare needs and deliver customized facials, waxing, and body ritual services. This role requires excellent communication, a caring demeanor, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

Working at Tamarack is an incredibly rewarding and magical experience. Enjoy working in the heart of Idaho's and at America’s only ski, golf and lake resort! The Spa at Tamarack offers 4 treatment rooms with relaxation room, hot tub, pool, dry sauna, and gym amenities for our clients. A popular destination for vacations, weddings and a significant homeowner community, the Spa is steadily busy with incomparable summer and winter recreation!

Tamarack Resort offers a comprehensive benefits package including free childcare, season passes, team member housing in our brand-new housing units, resort discounts, 401k, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more! We are passionate about guest service and delivering memorable experiences to all who enjoy Tamarack.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Perform a variety of esthetic services including customized facials, dermaplaning, peels, waxing, and body treatments

· Conduct professional skin analysis and consult with guests to recommend appropriate treatments and products

· Educate guests on skincare routines, home care, and retail product recommendations both verbally and with a prescription card

· Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and professional treatment room

· Assist with general spa operations including laundry, setup, tidying after services, and monitoring supply needs

· Provide consistent treatments according to spa protocols and accepted certification practices

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of spa protocols, skincare trends, techniques, and product knowledge

· Actively promote the spa, treatments, enhancements and retail, as well as promotions and/or discounts available

· Monitor the daily schedule to ensure smooth guest flow using SpaSoft (via computer or mobile device)

· Provide excellent customer service to guests, Club members, Tamarack homeowners, and fellow team members

· Uphold licensing requirements and follow spa sanitation and safety protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must enjoy working with people and creating positive guest experiences

· Warm, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills

· Self-motivated and able to take initiative without constant direction

· Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

· Punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented

· Flexible with scheduling, including weekends and holidays

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

· Graduate of an accredited Esthetics program

· Prior experience in a spa, resort, or skincare setting preferred

· Proficiency in a range of skincare treatments and product knowledge

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

· Current Idaho Esthetics License (Licenses from many states can be easily transferred to Idaho)

· Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply—Spanish or other second languages are a plus.

REASONING SKILLS

Ability to assess guest needs and recommend suitable treatments and products. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform detailed work with hands

· Regularly required to bend, stretch, reach, and move products and equipment

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

· Frequent use of senses including touch, vision, smell, and hearing

· Able to work in fluctuating temperatures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

· Calm, quiet, indoor spa environment

· Weekend and holiday work required

· May be required to assist in other spa or guest service areas

COMPENSATION

Estheticians are paid an hourly wage for all clocked-in time, ensuring consistent earnings throughout their shift. In addition to hourly pay, estheticians receive a flat-rate commission for each service performed and a percentage-based commission on any retail products sold. Gratuities are offered at the guest’s discretion and can significantly enhance overall earnings. This compensation structure is designed to provide both stability and the opportunity to earn more based on performance and guest satisfaction.