Looking for a career in sports massage?
I work with a highly skilled and engaged group of practitioners who by their nature want to develop. City Sports Massage gives us all a platform in which to learn and grow, and an environment in which it is safe to do so. We have a pool of knowledge and a really supportive team who want to share their ideas and their experiences - it’s quite something when we all get together.
I have a busy day of body work ahead, a team to discuss anything that may come up in the process, and workshops to get involved in. I’ve had an epic ride so far, and although I am in no hurry, I look forward to the future.
Thanks to all involved!
Fuchsia Farrow
City Sports Massage Senior Therapist
Joining the team
CSM run a graduate training scheme for appropriately qualified freelance therapists. This opportunity represents a new and unique, fully-supported entry into the world of sports and remedial massage. Entry is limited to a very small number of applicants per year.
Training includes a full program of intensive workshops, training sessions developed individually around specific needs, and close mentoring and support. Teaching ratios are often three teachers to one student, and never less than one teacher to two students! After an initial series of workshops, those undertaking our training program are considered fully-fledged members of our team, and are promoted through our marketing channels and large, ever-growing database of clients. As graduate trainees thus begin working and earning as CSM Therapists, they receive continuous feedback via our extensive support network, which greatly assists in the fast-track learning process.
Applicants are expected to continue working freelance for us post-completion of all training.
If you are interested in working in a supportive atmosphere, and being part of the best, most widely known sports massage team in London, please read through the following criteria carefully, before sending in your application:
Application Criteria
- You are self-employed.
- You would like to work with a friendly and successful company who will take care of marketing for you.
- You would like support in building up a large profile of interesting clients that you will share with a great team of sports massage therapists.
- You are an intuitive, communicative therapist
- You will have been told on many occasions ‘you have the touch’ and ‘you are a natural’.
- You must genuinely love people, in all their shapes, sizes, creeds, colours, sexualities and (trans) genders.
- You will be extremely open minded, non-judgmental and have a fantastic sense of humour.
- You want to earn a regular income from sports massage and be part of a small, super friendly team.
- You will be happy to fly the flag for the company and play an enthusiastic role in maintaining high service standards in sports and remedial massage.
- You believe in openness, communication and sharing.
- You love what you do — that’s why you do it.
Prerequisite training—Important!
Applicants should have undertaken a minimum of 6 months specific & intensive sports & remedial massage training, resulting in BTEC Level 4 or above, or International equivalent.
Please note: We DO NOT consider the following:
- ITEC Qualifications
- Sports Massage Modules that are part of Sports Therapy Degrees
- Sports Massage Modules that are part of Personal Training Qualifications
Since joining I feel I have grown and developed as a therapist and my eyes have been opened to a whole range of techniques and ideas in ‘thinking outside of the box’. It's a journey of discovery of the possibilities of what I can do and achieve. City Sports Massage are a team who support, encourage and teach each other and I have re-discovered my passion and enthusiasm as a therapist, and look forward to what new challenges and discoveries lie ahead.
Claire Lydon-Strutt
City Sports Massage Therapist
FAQ
Q. Is this the only way to join the CSM team
A. Yes.
Q. Why do you insist on therapists going through all these workshops to be part of your team?
A. We have built up a very large and loyal client base who know exactly what they like. We respect their wishes, and want to deliver consistently.
Q. What workshops do you do? How much do your therapists earn? Is there a uniform?
A. We want those who join us to be fully, 100% committed, and that’s why we have a very thorough, transparent entry process. All of these questions and much, much more is discussed with applicants during the initial interview.
Q. Are your workshops open to other therapists?
A. Not currently - but we plan to make some of them available. Please register your interest to be kept informed.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. The Training Investment fee is currently £2000 as of June 2011. This can be paid in instalments over six months by prior agreement. At the end of the six month period therapists are expected to have earned their investment back, and be earning a consistant regular income.
Q. Can I grow and professionally develop within the company?
A. Yes. We have a structured career development plan which allows you to take on more responsibility and earn more money. There are opportunities in freelance management and teaching. We are also very supportive of freelancer’s education and continuing professional development - if for instance you decide you want to undertake a degree course we will do our best to offer you work around your availability.
Q. Ok, I’m seriously thinking about getting my application together. I understand all the benefits, but can you tell me what qualification I’ll get out of it?
A. This is vocational training - experiential. After our training you’ll feel qualified to;
- Trust yourself and trust your intuition. Ooze inner-confidence, yet still retain a ‘beginners mind’.
- Truly listen to your client’s bodies. Recognise things you’ve never felt, and move things you’ve never moved.
- Work smarter, not harder. Think strategically.
- Inspire your clients. Build strong, therapeutic relationships.
- Communicate effectively. Demonstrate honesty, transparency and good intention.
- Earn a living wherever you are in the world. We’ve found City Sports Massage are an Internationally renowned Sports Massage company - we repeatedly gain referalls from across the globe. After working with us, we expect you to leave with the right tools, a freshly polished CV, and a positive, happy outlook.
How to apply
Please send an , putting ‘Graduate Training Scheme’ in the subject line, and attach CV, your photo, and a covering letter.
