Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP)

This is not a standard massage job. Read this carefully before you apply.

Most massage therapists press hard and call it deep tissue. They work where the client says it hurts, finish the session, and move on. That is not what we do.

At Tension Treat, every first session starts with a body analysis: posture, mobility, muscle balance, compensation patterns. We find where the problem actually comes from, not just where it hurts. Then we treat the cause with targeted deep tissue work. And the client leaves with a plan: what we found, why their complaint keeps coming back, and how to correct their posture so it doesn’t return.

That approach is why we have 710+ five-star Google reviews, why we treat 200+ clients per month, and why we’re expanding the team with another Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP).

If that sounds like how you already think about treatment, keep reading.

What a session looks like

• Assessment. You look at posture, mobility and compensation patterns before you touch the client.
• Treatment. Hard, targeted deep tissue work on what is actually causing the complaint.
• Plan. You explain what you found, give corrective exercises and posture advice, and recommend a follow-up.

Every session follows this structure. Every session has a goal.

What we are looking for in a Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP)

Must-haves:

• A background in physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, sports massage, or remedial massage. A diploma is required.
• Real understanding of anatomy. You know why a client’s neck pain is driven by their anterior pelvic tilt and shortened hip flexors, not just where it hurts.
• Proven experience with hard, targeted deep tissue work. Several years of hands-on volume, not occasional sessions.
• Strong knowledge of posture correction. You can identify the patterns behind a complaint and help the client correct them with clear advice and targeted exercises.
• Clear communication. Our clients expect to understand their own body. You explain what you found, what you’re doing, and what they need to do next.
• The legal right to work in the Netherlands as a self-employed professional (ZZP), and already living in or near Amsterdam.
• Fluent English. Our team works and treats in English. Dutch is a plus.

A strong plus:

• Experience coaching clients in the gym. If you can take a client onto the floor and guide them through posture and strength work to train out of an injury or imbalance, that’s a big advantage. Our gym is right next to the treatment rooms.

Who this role is not for

Be honest with yourself before you apply:

• If your background is mainly spa, wellness, or relaxation massage, this is a different profession than ours.
• If you’re looking for a place to learn deep tissue from scratch, we’re not the right fit. We teach our method, not massage.
• If you run your own massage, therapy, or chiropractic practice, this isn’t the right setup. We need therapists who focus their full attention on building with Tension Treat.
• If you’re looking for a temporary stop between jobs or are planning to relocate soon, we’re not the right fit. We invest serious coaching time in every new therapist.

What you will do as a Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP) at Tension Treat

• Perform body analyses before every first treatment
• Deliver targeted deep tissue and sports massage, cause-focused, not symptom-focused
• Help clients correct their posture with clear advice and corrective exercises
• Guide clients through a treatment process with measurable progress
• If you have the skills: coach clients in the gym on posture and strength

What we offer our Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP)

• €35 per hour (excl. BTW) to start, performance-based. Your rate grows based on results, client retention and commitment. On top of that, you earn a bonus when clients start a treatment package or program through you.
• A full client base from day one. We handle all marketing, sales and client contact. You focus on treating.
• Personal coaching from the founder. Artjom (10+ years experience, sports education, sports massage certification, trained by physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and manual therapists) personally trains every new therapist on the Tension Treat method.
• Two locations in Amsterdam Noord: a boutique studio inside a private gym (Schooltuinpad 5) and our second location next to Train More (Hulstweg 12).
• Free gym access, showers, coffee, and free parking at the door.
• Flexible scheduling, 7 days a week. We value consistency and fixed days.

Before you apply

Check our Instagram or TikTok: @tensiontreat. Watch the body analyses, the deep tissue sessions and the way we explain things to clients. If you recognize your own way of working, apply. If not, this probably isn’t the right fit.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short motivation to info@trainhealthy.nl.

Answer these questions in your motivation:

• What is your treatment background, and how many hours of hands-on deep tissue work do you do per week?
• How do you assess a client before you start treating them?
• How do you help a client correct their posture? Give a concrete example.
• Do you have experience coaching clients in the gym? If so, describe it briefly.
• Why does Tension Treat’s approach appeal to you specifically?

If your application stands out, we invite you for a paid trial where you treat one of our clients. That’s how we select our Sportmasseur (Freelance/ZZP): not on paper, but on the table.

Job Type: Subcontract

Pay: Up to €8.000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How do you assess a client's body before you start treating them? Describe your approach in 2-3 sentences.

• This role includes coaching clients in the gym: posture correction and strength work to help them train out of an injury or imbalance. Do you have experience doing this? Describe it in 2-3 sentences.

• Do you have the legal right to work in the Netherlands as a self-employed professional (ZZP)? (Hard requirement)

Language:

• Engels (Required)

Work Location: In person

Izvor: https://indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3dac752682268c6e

Nivo: mid level