Recovery Center Specialist

Also called: Recovery Technician

Runs recovery tools like cryotherapy chambers, compression boots, and infrared saunas at recovery studios and team facilities.

A day in the life

They guide clients through cold plunges and compression sessions, track usage, and recommend recovery routines. Many recovery studios have opened in recent years.

Pay over a career

Starting
$27k
Typical
$34k
High
$48k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training; massage or fitness certifications help.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Exercise Science.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Growing wellness trend.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Running cryo chambers, compression boots and saunas for clients is in-person service.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at recovery studios (cryotherapy, compression, infrared sauna) near you; they train you

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health science CTE, Physical education, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.

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