Founded back in 1976 by a man named Joe Gold, World Gym today has over 200 franchises not only in the United States, but throughout the World. In 2006, Planet Fitness bought out the company, but still remain under the name World Gym. You can find their headquarters located in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description / Average Wage
Front Desk: At the front desk, you will assist customers with signing up with a new membership, as well as checking those in that are coming into the gym. You will answer questions, as well as make sure that the front of the gym is looking clean, as well as running at 100%. If a new member is looking to sign up for a membership, you will assist them with the process. The average wage is around $7 to $10 a hour.
Maintenance / Janitorial: With this job, you’re going to help clean the gym, where you will fold towels, clean equipment down, as well as empty trash, clean locker rooms, and more. You may also be asked to help assist with repairing the equipment and more. Thea average wage is $7 to $12 a hour.
Supervisor / Assistant Manager: You will be responsible for watching over a shift at the gym. You will help assign tasks to employees, as well as make sure that the gym is running at 100%. You will also help with shutting down, as well as opening up the gym. The average wage starts at $9+ a hour.
Personal Trainer: This is a job that is going to require some sort of certification or education. As a personal trainer, you’re going to be responsible for working with customers within the gym. You’re going to work on their diets, set up exercise routines and you will also make sure that they are meeting their goals. The average wage for a personal trainer will range anywhere from $11 to $18 per hour.
Benefits
Every World Gym is owned by a franchise owner. If you want to learn more about your benefits, you will find that they will vary greatly. It is best that you talk with your manager, when conducting the interview to learn about your benefits.
How to apply
The only way to apply for a job here is by requesting a job application in store. You may also find job openings on various job opening sites, but this isn’t always a guarantee.