Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

Location & Job: Boston, MA | Part-Time | Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer

The Role
Boston Legacy FC is seeking a Part-Time Sports Massage Therapist to join our integrated High Performance Team and support the day-to-day recovery, treatment, and performance needs of our professional women’s soccer athletes. This role is an essential contributor to a collaborative medical and performance environment, working seamlessly alongside the Head Athletic Trainer and broader Performance & Medical staff to deliver individualized, athlete-centered care.

The Sports Massage Therapist will provide high-quality manual therapy services to optimize recovery, support injury management plans, and enhance overall readiness in a fast-paced, elite sport setting. This position requires adaptability and strong communication skills, with the ability to align care delivery to training, match, and travel schedules while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-performance environment, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to delivering the highest standard of athlete care within a professional women’s soccer organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sports massage and manual therapy interventions to support athlete recovery, injury risk reduction, and performance readiness
• Coordinate care closely with the Head Athletic Trainer and the broader Performance & Medical team to ensure treatments align with individual rehabilitation, recovery, and performance plans
• Provide on-site treatment support during training sessions and match days, with availability for team travel as needed (including domestic and occasional international travel)
• Adjust treatment strategies based on individual athlete needs, training loads, match congestion, and competition demands
• Prepare, organize, and maintain treatment spaces, ensuring proper sanitation, equipment care, and adherence to professional standards
• Document all treatments accurately and communicate relevant findings or athlete feedback to appropriate members of the Performance & Medical staff
• Uphold strict confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in all interactions with athletes and staff

Schedule & Travel

• Part-time role with hours varying based on training schedules, matches, and travel (approximately 20–30 hours per week)
• Required to travel with the team for away matches, preseason camps, and other team travel as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Current licensure as a Massage Therapist in the state of Massachusetts (or ability to obtain)
• Additional certifications or training in sports massage, athletic populations, or manual therapy strongly preferred
• Experience working with elite, collegiate, or professional athletes preferred
• Strong understanding of anatomy, soft tissue techniques, and recovery protocols
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as required by team schedules
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance team environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual therapy techniques
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed
• Ability to travel and work non traditional hours during game day and associated travel

Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a founding team creating a legacy—literally. Boston Legacy FC is more than a soccer club; it's a movement. We offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of a professional sports organization in one of the most passionate sports markets in the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Boston Legacy FC is dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve—on and off the pitch.

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