Spa director vs wellness spa manager

The differences between spa directors and wellness spa managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a spa director and a wellness spa manager. Additionally, a spa director has an average salary of $47,024, which is higher than the $41,068 average annual salary of a wellness spa manager.

The top three skills for a spa director include customer service, reservations and front desk. The most important skills for a wellness spa manager are spa treatments, customer service, and phone calls.

Spa director vs wellness spa manager overview

	Spa Director	Wellness Spa Manager
Yearly salary	$47,024	$41,068
Hourly rate	$22.61	$19.74
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	6,401	10,312
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Spa director vs wellness spa manager salary

Spa directors and wellness spa managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spa Director	Wellness Spa Manager
Average salary	$47,024	$41,068
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $89,000	Between $18,000 And $90,000
Highest paying City	Napa, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Lincoln Holdings LLC	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between spa director and wellness spa manager education

There are a few differences between a spa director and a wellness spa manager in terms of educational background:

	Spa Director	Wellness Spa Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	Stanford University	California State University - Long Beach

Spa director vs wellness spa manager demographics

Here are the differences between spa directors' and wellness spa managers' demographics:

	Spa Director	Wellness Spa Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 15.8% Female, 84.2%	Male, 5.9% Female, 94.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between spa director and wellness spa manager duties and responsibilities

Spa director example responsibilities.

Manage outside appointment bookings which include traveling, security, POS systems, equipment storage & maintenance.
Ensure routine maintenance of all spa equipment are kept along with the highest level of cleanliness throughout spa.
Produce all event materials and handle reservations.
Monitor inventory, coordinate purchasing and process payroll.
Recommend improved cleaning products or cleaning methods towards optimal levels of sanitation and cleanliness.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures including payroll systems, training protocols, inventory control and purchasing methods.

Wellness spa manager example responsibilities.

Maintain club cleanliness, manage expenses, maximize profit, and create a positive environment for both members and employees.
Supervise administrative functions and ensure all records, payroll and schedules remain up-to-date and file appropriately.
Perform aromatherapy facials according to Aveda procedures.

Spa director vs wellness spa manager skills

Common spa director skills

Customer Service, 18%
Reservations, 8%
Front Desk, 7%
Guest Satisfaction, 6%
Spa Services, 6%
Cleanliness, 5%

Common wellness spa manager skills

Spa Treatments, 54%
Customer Service, 29%
Phone Calls, 17%

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