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What is an assistant spa manager and how to become one
The assistant spa manager is the second-in-command of the spa manager. Their primary role is to support the spa manager in daily duties and administrative tasks, which usually include attending to customer queries, scheduling appointments, overseeing staff, and monitoring spa inventory.
Assistant spa managers mostly work in the back office of the spa, but may roam the facilities regularly and occasionally work at the front desk. Aside from administrative tasks, they may also be responsible for handling any customer and employee issues that arise, especially when the spa manager is unavailable.
Most spas require assistant spa managers to have at least a bachelor's degree in hospitality or business, but high school graduates may also qualify for the role. In addition to that, assistant spa managers must have great organizational skills, leadership skills, and customer service skills to be successful in their job responsibilities.
The average salary of an assistant spa manager is about $39,000 a year. Over time, they may rise to the position of spa manager and earn a higher income.
Avg. Salary $47,170
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 6%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.24%
Asian 5.13%
Black or African American 12.23%
Hispanic or Latino 15.87%
Unknown 4.62%
White 60.91%
Genderfemale 78.55%
male 21.45%
Age - 44American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 44Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
Assistant spa manager career paths
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Skills Percentages Administrative Tasks 20.04% Payroll 19.72% Retail Sales 12.91% Front Desk 12.32% Spa Services 11.28% Complete relevant assistant spa manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant spa managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant spa manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant spa manager resumes.Research assistant spa manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage outside appointment bookings which include traveling, security, POS systems, equipment storage & maintenance.
- Maintain club cleanliness, consistently meet club operating expectations, and maximize profits while containing expenses.
- Train, coach and mentore staff to ensure smooth adoption of new computer program for booking appointments and maintaining personal paperwork.
- Supervise housecleaning staff and spa cleanliness.
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Average assistant spa manager salary
The average assistant spa manager salary in the United States is $47,170 per year or $23 per hour. Assistant spa manager salaries range between $24,000 and $89,000 per year.
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I have leadership skills I always hire employees who like to work in a team I like to see sales increase and love to see the best customer service is given
In reality, i do not complain as its who i am
Educating employees and getting everyone on the same mindset about what it takes for a company to succeed.
I love the problem solving aspect. Helping my team work through problems and training new employees to perform to their best.
Updated January 8, 2025
