Massage Therapy Department Head

Role Duties:

Department Head

As a Department Head, you will ensure the proper management and educational focus of the department.

• Provide the necessary leadership to facilitate continued strength and continuity in the department
• Create an environment of excellence in customer service with a focus on servant leadership toward students, faculty and staff
• Hold instructors accountable for required duties; provide instructors with counsel, assistance, training and performance improvement as needed
• Observe and evaluate in classroom instruction recommending needed improvements for instructors
• Enforce consistency with syllabus, lesson plans and other program components
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans, design program with assistance from the Director of Education; evaluate and recommend the adoption of textbooks, teaching aids, materials and programs to improve instruction
• In collaboration with the Program Advisory Committee, review textbooks and curriculum and propose catalog changes when necessary to prepare graduates for the workplace
• Stay current with the guidelines set forth by accreditation bodies and program societies (i.e. ACCSC, OBPVS, OSHA, etc). Be the point of contact for your program during accreditation reviews and other visits
• Manage the department budget, supply requests, maintain expenses, and assist in inventory control
• Act as liaison between team and other college departments including, but not limited to: management, maintenance, human resources, career services and registrar, etc.
• Schedule and supervise all corporate and charity chair events; ensure consistent delivery of services to clients
• Supervise massage externs, Clary Sage College clinic coordinators and commissioned LMTs
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend all Department Head meetings and other management meetings as required
• Work with Admissions to meet prospective students in person, via Zoom, or by telephone
• Collaborate with Career Services by meeting to review the placement of graduates
• Perform other job related duties as assigned
• Report directly to the Campus Director

Instructor

Instruction will combine classroom and hands-on lab training. Instructors are responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student, manage the classroom environment, and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, providing support, and tutoring as needed. Instructors are to "model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

• Teach students in person through lectures, discussions, and in the lab with hands-on training
• Counsel students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback
• Develop curriculum (course outline or syllabus), plan lessons and assignments, teach courses, prepare teaching materials and labs
• Assesses students' progress by grading assignments, exams, and other work
• Provides individual tutoring or remedial instruction to students who require it
• Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
• Have a thorough understanding and instruct students in of Massage Therapy
• Clean and organize the lab after each use
• Have a high regard for hygiene
• Prepare students to pursue Massage Therapy licensure
• Instruct in process-specific specialized Massage Therapy equipment and supplies
• Lecture and laboratory instruction focusing on up to date industry methods and modalities
• Demonstrate accurate use of industry specific jargon
• Instruct students in industry safety and safe service practices
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes
• Maintain equipment and other assets pursuant to maintenance, storage and security procedures
• Strong desire to see students succeed as Massage Therapists
• Advocates for and supports the college through extracurricular activities and attending events and meetings, as required (e.g., Graduation Ceremonies, Fundraising events, Open houses, Faculty Forums, Team/Department Meetings, etc.)

Job Title: Massage Therapy Department Head Department: Massage Therapy

Reports to: Campus Director Employment Category: Faculty

Parameters: Full time year-round Classification: Exempt

Role Purpose:

As a professional in the industry, you will use your career experience to educate the next generation of Licensed Massage Therapists with the fundamentals of Massage Therapy, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment as LMT's. The purpose of the Massage Therapy Department Head/Instructor is to provide leadership to department faculty and manage the day-to-day functioning of the program by providing quality education and training, relevant to current industry standards, and to ensure students' success in the Massage field. The Department Head provides excellent learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, seeks and provides professional development opportunities, contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs, and interacts with community/industry members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a working knowledge of instructional theory and terminology with basic education principles, practices, and methodologies
• Ability to learn the material, teach theory and lab, and record lectures to help support the online curriculum
• Proven coaching and development skills, including demonstrated ability to support and teach
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and other basic campus management software
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in adult education, development, and program administration a plus

Education and Experience:

• A valid Oklahoma Massage Therapy License is a compliance requirement
• National certification is a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Diploma or Associate degree in the Massage Therapy field preferred
• A minimum of five years' verifiable Massage Therapy field experience required; ten years' experience preferred
• Must be proficient in Swedish, hydrotherapy, sports massage, clinical protocols, reflexology, aromatherapy, and other therapeutic spa treatments
• Technical college teaching experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Experience in a non-profit setting preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing for most of the instructional period to best monitor student work and behaviors
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist body, or reach out
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
• Ability to navigate to and walk around all areas of the college campuses
• Ability to lift 25 pounds from the floor to standard working height and return on a regular basis, and have the ability to move equipment and supplies