Fitness Instructor

The general manager is responsible for the overall operation of the gym or fitness center. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations, managing staff, and ensuring that the gym meets its financial and operational goals. The general manager is also responsible for creating and implementing marketing and sales strategies to attract new members and retain existing ones. This position requires experience managing people, preferably in the fitness industry. They often work in gyms, fitness centers, studios, or other wellness facilities.

The personal training manager is responsible for overseeing the personal training department at a fitness facility. Tasks for this position include hiring, training, and scheduling personal trainers, along with developing and implementing training programs. Additional responsibilities include managing the department's budget, working with clients to develop personalized fitness plans, and tracking their progress. Experience managing people is highly desired.

Personal trainers work with individual gym or fitness studio clients to design customized training and workout plans. They assess the fitness level of each client by evaluating their abilities, physical condition, and overall health to verify that all fitness regimens are appropriate. Additional responsibilities may include cleaning the gym equipment, maintaining the facility's safety protocols, and being available to members seeking advice on lifestyle modifications. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to use social media and networking to promote services and gain new clients are essential for this role.

A fitness sales associate works at the front desk to sell gym memberships and promote services while also providing customer service. They are in charge of reaching and exceeding performance sales indicators for the fitness studio, such as membership sales and renewals, retail and concession sales, and upselling fitness classes and personal training sessions. This position requires a focus on providing excellent customer service while also reaching sales objectives and goals. Candidates should have an interest in fitness, excellent customer service skills, and sales and marketing knowledge.