Also called: Aufguss Master, Sauna Ritual Guide
Leads heat rituals in spa saunas, pouring water on hot stones and waving towels in choreographed patterns to send waves of scented heat over guests.
Every hour he announces the next ritual, pours eucalyptus-scented water onto 200-degree stones, and swings a towel in practiced patterns so the heat rolls across 20 guests. He watches everyone for signs of overheating, then leads them to the cold plunge.
Estimate; hourly pay at bathhouses and wellness clubs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.5 years after high school. No degree; trained by the spa; sauna safety and first aid training; some take aufguss courses in Europe.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Kinesiology.
Growing faster than average. Sauna and cold-plunge bathhouses are spreading in US cities.
Low risk for 10 years. A live heat ritual and watching guests for safety are human performance work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to spas and bathhouses with sauna programs; they train you in heat rituals First: CPR/First Aid plus in-house heat-ritual training
Classes: Physical education, Theater or dance, Health.
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