How To Become An Associate Spa Director: What It Is and Career Path

What is an associate spa director and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Associate spa directors are employed in spa and wellness facilities to provide administrative support to the spa director. They are responsible for overseeing daily operations and managing all building maintenance issues and facility aesthetics. They monitor inventories, purchase supplies, and collaborate with internal and external parties. In some facilities, they are tasked with training and supervising new employees. Besides that, they welcome and assist guests. Additionally, they handle calls and reservations and resolve issues and concerns to ensure that clients receive optimal services.

For this role, most employers seek applicants with a university degree and a minimum of two years of experience with the spa or massage therapy industries. You'll need customer service and communication skills. You can find employment in health clubs, cruise ships, hotels, and the likes. Associate spa directors earn an average annual salary of $19,194, or $9.23 per hour. This varies between $16,000 and $22,000.

ScoreAssociate Spa DirectorUS Average

Salary

2.7

Avg. Salary $34,382

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity

6.5

Race

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%

Gender

female 87.12%

male 12.88%

Age - 44

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44

Stress level

7.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

8.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an associate spa director

Explore associate spa director education requirements

Most common associate spa director degrees

Bachelor's

39.1 %

High School Diploma

27.3 %

Associate

20.9 %

Start to develop specific associate spa director skills

Skills	Percentages
Customer Service	64.33%
Spa Associates	8.58%
Massage Therapy	4.91%
Front Desk	3.79%
Booking	3.40%

Complete relevant associate spa director training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate spa directors 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 associate spa director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate spa director resumes.

Research associate spa director duties and responsibilities

Manage outside appointment bookings which include traveling, security, POS systems, equipment storage & maintenance.
Accommodate guest requests and spa reservations.
Maintain the cleanliness of the reception area.
Assist guests and members with booking appointments, check-ins and check-outs.

Apply for associate spa director jobs

Now it's time to start searching for an associate spa director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams