Job Description
We are Hiring - Massage Therapist at Events
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Join Us in Making Holistic Wellness Accessible to All
At Pink Lotus, we’re dedicated to extending the healing power of holistic wellness to those in need. Our Inspirational Wellness Packages aim to make wellness accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer rejuvenating treatments to underprivileged, homeless, and traumatized individuals, accompanied by tickets to our “To the Moon and the Stars Spectacular Show.”
We’re currently seeking talented and compassionate massage therapists to join our team. By participating, you’ll have the chance to showcase your skills in vibrant festival settings while directly impacting our efforts to provide funded, low-cost, or free services to those in need.
In addition to competitive compensation (£35k Pro rata / £17 - £20 per hour with a 30-hour work week for 5 years Min experience), we’re committed to supporting our therapists by promoting their services on our regeneration website. This means valuable exposure and marketing coverage for you while contributing to our meaningful endeavour.
If you’re interested in being part of this impactful initiative or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, let’s make holistic wellness a reality for everyone.
Pink Lotus & Regeneration Circus
https://regenerationcircus.com/recrutment/massage-therapist
email:admin@templecloudcircus.com
Massage TherapistWorking with us as a Holistic/Massage Therapist
About Us
Pink Lotus is a holistic wellness company that was established in 2011. Since then, the company has been donating its earnings from festivals and events to a non-profit community enterprise in Temple Cloud. In 2022, the company was awarded several different types of funding, including funding from SSE, which helped them to set up Temple Cloud Circus Community Interest Company. The company’s mission is to offer holistic creative aerial circus experiences, natural sustainable regenerative treatments, education, and healing solutions to underprivileged, homeless, or traumatized members of their communities. Pink Lotus aims to eventually become a charity that offers the same high-quality luxury service to those who can afford it while simultaneously providing funded, low-cost, inclusive, affordable, or free services to those who would significantly benefit. The company offers a wide range of services, including organic herbs, tinctures, essential oils, natural medicine products, clothing, jewelry, trapeze boots, festival healing spaces, aerial circus classes, and training programs.
Job Description: Job Title: Festival Massage Therapist
We are seeking a talented and passionate massage therapist to join our team and provide high-quality massage services at outdoor festivals. As a festival massage therapist, you will work in beautiful yurts, offering a range of relaxing massage treatments to festival-goers. We provide luxury yurt with a massage table, towels, organic oils, couch roll, and reception.
Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive experience for clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and care.
Perform a variety of massage treatments, with expertise in massage therapy, and a willingness to learn other specialized treatments offered by the company, such as Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Raindrop Therapy Massage, Acupressure Massage, Deep Tension Relief Massage, Vita Flex Foot Massage (similar to Reflexology), Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, and Energy Healing Massage.
Maintain the massage yurt in immaculate condition, creating a tranquil and welcoming environment for clients to unwind and relax.
Adhere to strict sanitation protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of clients, implementing industry best practices for hygiene and cleanliness.
Assist with appointment scheduling and manage client records with accuracy and attention to detail, helping to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Requirements:
The candidate must either have at least 5 years of experience as a qualified and insured massage therapist or be recently qualified and willing to embrace the opportunity to gain experience through training.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must be able to work in an outdoor environment and comfortable working in a yurt.
Must be able to work on weekends and holidays during the festival season
The successful candidate will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to a festival ticket, which is an industry-standard protocol to ensure their commitment to the event.
Experience in any of the listed treatments is a plus but not required as we can offer training.
If you are a skilled massage therapist who enjoys working in a festival environment and helping clients relax and unwind, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position.
Benefits of the Role
As a massage therapist for outdoor festivals, you will enjoy a range of benefits that come with this unique and exciting role. You will work as part of a small, supportive team in a fun and creative environment, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise. With a focus on professional development and training, you will have the chance to attend festivals and events and learn from some of the best in the industry. Additionally, you will receive discounts on our products, courses, and workshops. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, enhance your skills, and make a real difference in people’s lives through the power of massage therapy.
Application Process
Please send an email with your CV, Application form & references to ian@pinklotuscreations.co.uk
After checking your references we may respond and may offer you an initial telephone interview or send you a questionnaire with some additional questions before offering the position. We apologize that we cannot respond to every applicant due to such a large number of inquiries. Contact Info: ian@pinklotuscreations.co.uk Mob: 07817672219
General Details
With all the large-scale festival options you must arrive onsite no later than 7 pm Wednesday (any later and you could be locked in a festival compound overnight) please note arrival times for Glastonbury you must arrive Tuesday night, and for Temple Cloud Festival you need to confirm. For Our June circus show event you need to arrive the night before you start work.
This is based on a 4-day work week Thursday – Sunday. Contracts are taken on a subcontracted basis. Participants must travel to the work site no later than Wednesday afternoon. Massage therapists are either paid for massage hours that are completed or they are paid a fixed amount for the week’s contract, details of the different payment options are below.
Working Times are as follows. Midday to 9 pm Thursday with 2x30min breaks & 9 am-6 pm Friday To Sunday with 2 x 30min breaks each day. Generally, we are working to a 30hr week.
Payment Options
OPTION 1 – Self-employed sub-contracted.
One is that you are paid per hour for massages completed. With this option, we offer no travel payment to the festival. With this option, You will only be paid for the massages you complete.For therapist doping the entire season with us, The pay rise will be 50p to £2 per hour depending on their performance throughout the year. The maximum wage is £20 per hour. Therapists must request the pay rise in writing via email before assuming they have it.
OPTION 2 – PAYE
You will receive a fixed payment of £360 per week for 30 work hours. Under PAYE (Pay As You Earn), our accounting department will calculate and remit your taxes to HMRC on your behalf.
While on shift, therapists are required to remain within 3 meters of the yurt. Travel expenses are reimbursed up to £50 and will be paid at a rate of 45p per mile from your home address to the site and back if traveling by car, or the cost of your travel ticket. Please provide two forms of address verification.
With the PAYE option, you are entitled to a food allowance of £25 per day, applicable from Friday to Sunday only. Receipts will be necessary for reimbursement.
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