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How to hire a spa manager

Spa manager hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring spa managers in the United States:

  • HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
  • It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
  • The median cost to hire a spa manager is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per spa manager on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • There are currently 26,727 spa managers in the US and 23,706 job openings.
  • Asheville, NC, has the highest demand for spa managers, with 6 job openings.
  • New York, NY has the highest concentration of spa managers.

How to hire a spa manager, step by step

To hire a spa manager, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a spa manager:

Here's a step-by-step spa manager hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a spa manager job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new spa manager
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a spa manager do?

Spa Managers are responsible for managing the operations of spas. Their duties include being the main aesthetician carrying out the body and facial treatments, supervising the maintenance of the facility, creating budget reports, and developing marketing campaigns. They manage supplies procurement, maintain records from cash deposits and cash registers as well as assist in the store opening and closing procedures. Spa Managers also oversee the hiring of employees, develop staff training programs, and organize workday schedules.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your spa manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a spa manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    A spa manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, spa managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list presents spa manager salaries for various positions.

    Type of Spa ManagerDescriptionHourly rate
    Spa Manager$15-31
    Spa DirectorA spa director is the operator and caretaker of a spa. They are responsible for managing the spa's employees, scheduling events, and advertising it to clients... Show more$11-42
    General ManagerA general manager is responsible for handling the overall operations in the business. General managers manage the staff tasks efficiently, monitor the productivity and efficiency of the work environment, implement new strategies to improve the business performance, recognize the team's best efforts, and effective allocation of budget resources... Show more$19-60
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Spa Management
    • Front Desk
    • Retail Sales
    • Booking
    • Develop Strong Relationships
    • Skin Care
    • Cleanliness
    • Spa Operations
    • Customer Issues
    • Guest Satisfaction
    • Payroll Management
    • Exceptional Guest
    • Guest Relations
    • Membership Sales
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    Responsibilities:
    • Manage outside appointment bookings which include traveling, security, POS systems, equipment storage & maintenance.
    • Maintain club cleanliness, manage expenses, maximize profit, and create a positive environment for both members and employees.
    • Train all new hires on computer system, POS terminal and operational procedures.
    • Maintain inventory and monitor records of all skincare, makeup and gift items.
    • Be knowledgeable on the different services offer; facials, massages, hair, tanning.
    • Perform facials, hand treatments, foot treatments, anti-aging, chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments for clients.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your spa manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A spa manager salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, spa managers' average salary in hawaii is 50% less than in alaska.
    • Seniority. Entry-level spa managers earn 51% less than senior-level spa managers.
    • Certifications. A spa manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a spa manager's salary.

    Average spa manager salary

    $46,450yearly

    $22.33 hourly rate

    Entry-level spa manager salary
    $32,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 21, 2025

    Average spa manager salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$59,145$28
    2Pennsylvania$57,077$27
    3New York$56,683$27
    4Maryland$52,496$25
    5Ohio$52,396$25
    6North Carolina$48,185$23
    7Nevada$46,756$22
    8Rhode Island$46,594$22
    9Colorado$45,459$22
    10Maine$43,243$21
    11Arizona$43,186$21
    12Florida$43,075$21
    13Illinois$42,914$21
    14Minnesota$41,620$20
    15Texas$41,361$20
    16Oregon$40,030$19
    17Georgia$38,975$19

    Average spa manager salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College$60,097$28.89
    2Hilton Grand Vacations$57,404$27.602
    3Del Monte Electric Co.$57,372$27.581
    4HEI Hotels & Resorts$56,303$27.076
    5Hyatt Hotels$53,326$25.6411
    6Mayo Clinic$52,589$25.28
    7Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts$52,396$25.1913
    8Mandarin Oriental$49,798$23.94
    9WTS International$49,224$23.67
    10Fairmont Schools$48,978$23.551
    11Montage Hotels & Resorts$48,543$23.346
    12Benchmark Group$46,630$22.42
    13Vail Resorts$44,473$21.383
    14TRU$44,243$21.27
    15The Sage Group$43,807$21.06
    16Prairie Band Casino & Resort$43,578$20.95
    17Prana Essentials$43,578$20.95
    18Marriott International$43,364$20.8547
    19Aimbridge Hospitality$43,270$20.80
    20Canyon Ranch$43,122$20.735
  4. Writing a spa manager job description

    A spa manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a spa manager job description:

    Spa manager job description example

    Now Hiring!! $500 sign-on bonus included!!


    Do you love helping others? Are you a natural leader who loves to inspire others to succeed? If the answer is "yes," we want you on our team! As a manager at one of our Atticus Massage Envy locations, you will join a wellness community that is 35,000 strong.

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Overseeing and managing daily operations of the location, ensuring that excellent service is consistently delivered to all members and guests.
    • Achieving membership and retail sales and profitability goals and partnering with franchise owner to regularly monitor progress against goals.
    • Managing staff and training, monitoring, and coaching the performance of sales associates.
    • Establishing and monitoring staff work schedules and managing human resource functions, where assigned, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, conducting staff meetings, resolving concerns and disputes, as well as all associated record keeping.
    • Managing key business operations including inventory, bank deposits, marketing, etc.
    • Maintaining a professional, clean, and safe environment for employees, members, and guests, and developing a culture in the franchised location that embraces and reflects the Massage Envy brand's core values of optimism, gratitude, excellence, consistency, and empathy.
    • Leading and encouraging employee engagement by remaining active in franchise-wide social media campaigns and operations competitions.

    Ideal Candidate:

    • Have a strong customer service orientation and be able to communicate effectively with members and guests, prospective clients, vendors, franchise owners, and regional developers.
    • Possess excellent leadership and influencer skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff and develop a strong team culture.
    • Must be comfortable with meeting exceptions of a performance-based culture and driving revenue.
    • Maintain client confidentiality.
    • Have previous management, marketing, and sales experience within a service or retail industry.
    • Possess the ability to identify and solve problems, set goals and expectations, delegate responsibilities, and effectively interact with and lead staff.
    • Exhibit proficiency in establishing membership and retail sales goals and interpreting progress and trends in sales reports.
    • Be aware of and comply with all labor and employment laws applicable to employees at the franchised location including local and state licensing laws and regulations related to general business operations and licensure of massage therapists and estheticians.
    • College degree preferred.

    Benefits:

    • Bonuses and Incentives
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401K Retirement plan for Full-Time employees
    • Discounted Pet Insurance through Bivvy
    • Company Contributed Medical Insurance
    • Vision, Dental, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance


    Salary Range: 45,000 - 55,000

    Apply today to start your new journey!

    We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, uniformed service, status as a veteran, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state or local law.

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  5. Post your job

    To find spa managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any spa managers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level spa managers with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your spa manager job on Zippia to find and recruit spa manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit spa managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new spa manager

    Once you've found the spa manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new spa manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a spa manager?

Recruiting spa managers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $46,450 per year for a spa manager, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for spa managers in the US typically range between $15 and $31 an hour.

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