How much should you get paid?

Looking for a new job? Looking for a raise? Either way, you should enter the negotiation armed with knowledge. Below you'll find the most common health club jobs and the average salary (in 2008, reported in 2009) for each position.

General Manager

Duties
The General Manager typically oversees club operations, monthly membership and personal training sales, club marketing, fitness programs and other basic tasks and responsibilities for keeping the club running in an efficient manner.

Requirements
Motivated individual with strong sales and management experience and a commitment to exemplary customer service. Must be goal-oriented and results driven.

Average Salary
$80,536 per year

Fitness Director

Duties
Create and maintain fitness programming that meet the needs of the club's members. Oversee group exercise, personal training, fitness assessments, new member orientations, and equipment maintenance. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervising trainers and instructors.

Requirements
Motivated, well-organized individual with strong supervisory experience and fitness knowledge.

Average Salary
$49,747 per year

Sales/Marketing Manager

Duties
Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervising sales/membership representatives. Some sales responsibilities, including corporate membership relationships. Responsible for promotions and community marketing initiatives.

Requirements
Motivated, goal-oriented person with strong sales and supervisory experience.

Average Salary
$53,596 per year

Sales/Membership Representative

Duties
Actively supplement club's membership sales, marketing and retention efforts by signing up new members and renewing and upgrading existing memberships.

Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; excellent communication skills; experience in fitness, retail, telemarketing, sales, and/or customer service may be required.

Average Hourly Rate
$13.54 (full-time) or $13.25 (part-time)

Personal Trainer

Duties
Instruct individual clients on the proper methods of exercising according their age, medical condition, fitness abilities and goals.

Requirements
Must be motivated and physically fit with knowledge in physical fitness and exercise programs. Experience and nutrition knowledge preferred. Some clubs require a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology and/or certification.

Average Hourly In-Session Rate
$27.58 (full-time) or $29.54 (part-time)

Front Desk Attendant

Duties
Answering phones, checking in members, scheduling appointments, various administrative duties.

Requirements
Well-organized, responsible individuals with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Average Hourly Rate
$10.00 (full-time) or (part-time)

Group Exercise Instructor

Duties
Lead various exercise classes and help participants maximize their results in a safe, positive, group environment.

Requirements
Certification and/or instructional experience may be required, as well as an audition.

Average Hourly Rate
$25.34 (full-time) or $24.62 (part-time)