Infant Massage Instructor

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Infant Massage Instructor to teach parents and caregivers the benefits and techniques of infant massage. You will deliver group courses and individual guidance to support parent-infant bonding, infant development, and parental confidence in the early weeks and months.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver infant massage courses for parents of newborns to 12-month-old babies

• Teach safe, gentle infant massage sequences using evidence-based techniques

• Educate parents on the developmental and bonding benefits of infant massage

• Adapt teaching for parents of premature babies or infants with medical needs

• Guide parents in reading infant cues and responsive touch

• Provide take-home resources and printed sequence guides

• Collaborate with midwives, health visitors, and postnatal support professionals

Minimum Qualifications

• Recognised Infant Massage Instructor training (IAIM-certified or equivalent)

• DBS/police clearance check

• Minimum 1 year infant massage instruction experience

• Understanding of infant development and attachment

Preferred Qualifications

• IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) certification

• Postnatal doula or breastfeeding support background

• Group facilitation experience

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching and holistic wellbeing practice is not regulated by a single authority in the UAE; however, practitioners must hold recognised professional qualifications and relevant certifications from reputable bodies. For any clinical or quasi-clinical services, a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence may be required. All practitioners must comply with applicable UAE regulations and operate strictly within their professional scope of practice.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 1–2 years infant massage instruction practice

• Group course delivery experience

Required Skills

• Infant massage techniques

• Parent education

• Infant cue reading

• Group facilitation

• Postnatal wellbeing support

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.