Working at the front desk of a gym is a great way to get your foot in the door of this industry. It's also a great way to meet people and build your network. I've been working at my gym for over five years, and I love it! If you're interested in working at the front desk of a gym yourself, here are some questions that interviewers might ask you:
The first thing people will notice about you is how you look
As the first person people encounter when they enter your gym, you represent it and its culture. You should therefore be well groomed, with a positive attitude and friendly demeanor. You should also be interested in people--their lives, their goals, their desires--and able to make them feel comfortable while they're at your gym. As part of this process, you will need to talk confidently about what your gym has to offer: services like yoga classes or personal training sessions; equipment like treadmills and elliptical machines; facilities like saunas and hot tubs (if applicable). It's important that the information is accurate so that members don't get confused about where things are located within the facility or what services cost extra money if they want them added to their membership package after signing up for one without those extras included initially!
What are your current challenges?
The most important thing is, to be honest. Your interviewer will appreciate your honesty and it can help them better understand where you're coming from. Be specific with examples of challenges you've faced in the past, but don't go overboard with them either; this should be more than just a list of things that went wrong at previous jobs or schools. Try to tie these challenges into what you learned from them and how they might relate back up here at our gym (and if they don't relate back up here at our gym yet, make sure they do!).
If there are any follow-up questions after answering this one then make sure you're prepared! Practice aloud before the interview so that when someone asks something unexpected like "Can I ask why did X happen?" or "How did Y affect Z?" there's no hesitation on your part--you've already got an answer ready because we've talked about it before!
Can you explain the benefits of working at this gym to someone who's never been here before?
You can explain the benefits of working at this gym to someone who's never been here before. You can get a free trial membership. You can use the gym's facilities, including:
- The weight room, which has free weights and machines for all your strength training needs
- Cardio equipment such as treadmills and ellipticals (or "elliptical trainers")
- Group fitness classes like yoga that help you stay active on your lunch break!
If you become a member, there are other perks too:
- Discounts on personal training sessions with an expert trainer who will help design an exercise routine tailored just for you!
- Discounts on nutrition coaching so that no matter what type of diet plan is right for you (vegan? paleo?), we'll make sure it fits into your budget while still being healthy enough not only physically but mentally as well (because eating healthy makes me feel better about myself).
You should feel comfortable answering these questions
- You should be able to explain the benefits of working at this gym.
- You should be able to explain how you can help people with their fitness goals.
- You should be comfortable answering these questions: What is your favorite type of exercise? Why do you like it? How often do you work out? Do you have any injuries or limitations that would prevent them from doing certain exercises? If so, what are they and how can we accommodate them without compromising safety or performance (if possible)?
Conclusion
The front desk is an important part of a gym's culture. It's where you interact with members and potential clients every day, so it's important that you feel comfortable answering questions about the gym's offerings and benefits. If you feel like your skillset is lacking in any way, don't worry! There are plenty of resources out there to help you learn more about this job before applying for it--just don't forget that confidence will take you far in any industry!
