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Spa Managers

Employment Prospects

Employers

The International SPA Association estimates that, approximately 377,900 people were employed in the U.S. spa industry in May 2019. Spa managers work for independently owned spas, spas that are part of a franchise, as well as spas that are part of hotels and resorts. Large metropolitan areas and cities offer the most employment opportunities for spa managers. Spa managers also work in resort areas with attractions like hot springs and consistently pleasant climates.

Starting Out

Many spa managers have prior experience in spas or related fields and receive their training on the job. They are flexible to relocate for work, if needed. If you are not particular about your geographic location, check travel publications for listings of resorts and spas, or visit https://www.spafinder.com for lists of spas according to their specialties and locations. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding job listings in spas and resorts. Also search for job listings on professional associations' Web sites and sites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and SimplyHired, among others.

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