Acupuncturist Shipboard
OneSpaWorldAbout the role
This is a International Shipboard Position on cruise ships
The Company
OneSpaWorld is a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness, rejuvenation and transformation across the globe on cruise ships and on land. The company is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards and service delivery and is continually evolving to include all aspects of health and beauty while focusing on new advances within the spa, salon, fitness and wellness industry. Services include traditional and alternative massage, body and skincare treatment options, Ayurvedic treatments, comprehensive hair and nail services, mindfulness programs, fitness, acupuncture, herbal medicine, pain management, and Medi-Spa.
OneSpaWorld is looking to hire acupuncturists to work in their spas on board cruise ships throughout the world. Share your knowledge of acupuncture with the global community! Meet new cultures and see the world while you gain experience in your profession. This is an incredible opportunity to earn income while traveling the world! The position is commission based with a min. guarantee. Room/board are provided as well as acupuncture supplies. Acupuncturists have their own room on board. Flights to and from the ship on your first contract are included.
Position Requirements:
To be considered for an acupuncturist position on board a cruise ship, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
United States acupuncturists must hold a current valid state license and/or be certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Acupuncturists educated outside the United States must have graduated from a program that is educationally equivalent to that of the United States. Degree programs are reviewed on a case by case basis and should include approximately 2,000 hours’ worth of classroom and clinical study in the field of acupuncture.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to successfully provide acupuncture treatments
- Ability to manage multiple treatment rooms simultaneously
- Ability to conduct an initial consultation and treatment in under 20minutes
- Ability to conduct 10-minute consultations about acupuncture and Chinese herbs
- Ability to publicly speak on Traditional Chinese Medicine topics
- Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality
- Comfortable working in a sales-oriented job (sales training will be provided)
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Must be a team player
- Basic computer knowledge
- Fluency in English required
Pre-requisites for Contracts
- US citizens must have a valid passport (within 6 months of expiry from contract end date)
- If you are not authorized to work in the US, you must be eligible for issue of a United States C1/D Visa (non-immigrant transit visa)
- Completion of Maritime medical exam and be declared fit to work
- Successful completion of training course
Position Summary:
An Acupuncturist administers the highest quality Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments to our on-board guests. They must possess a thorough knowledge of Chinese Medicine modalities (acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, etc.), and be able to communicate those concepts to guests. In addition, they must also possess a general understanding of all body treatments. They must have excellent communication skills and be able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meeting new people da
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