Also called: Fitness Desk Attendant
Greets and checks in members at a gym or YMCA, answers questions about classes, signs up new members, and keeps the lobby running smoothly.
A front desk associate scans members in, answers questions about classes, signs up new members, and keeps the lobby clean. It is a common first job for future trainers.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma, and many hire students still in school; you learn the check-in system and membership rules in paid on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady.
High risk for 10 years. Automated check-in apps, keycards and AI chat are replacing much of this job.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply at local gyms, YMCAs or rec centers for front desk; many hire high school students
Classes: Business, Computer applications, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4171.
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