Whether you are a personal trainer, membership representative or you work at the front desk, a common skill that all gym employees should possess is quality customer service. Gyms are service-oriented companies, and as such, their focus is on attracting and retaining members by providing friendly assistance in a quality atmosphere. Focus on your fitness knowledge and your customer service skills to be a valuable addition to any gym staff.
Step 1
Sharpen your communication skills. Every gym employee spends most of his time interacting with members; it is imperative to be able to hear what the members are saying when speaking with you, no matter if it is a fitness question, a cost issue or that the locker room is out of clean towels. Take your body language as well as the words you use to communicate into consideration when interacting with members.
Step 2
Show that you enjoy working with others and are able to contribute to a group environment by getting involved in gym activities. For example, participate in events and contests; attend group exercise classes; and work out regularly on the weight floor.
Step 3
Portray responsible behavior by showing up on time, wearing appropriate clothing, being flexible with your schedule and following company policies.
Step 4
Be friendly and accommodating. Whether it is your boss, co-worker or a gym member who is communicating with you or in need of assistance, do so with a positive attitude and a smile, rather than a disgruntled demeanor.
Step 5
Educate yourself on exercise practices, even if you are not a personal trainer. The gym's business is fitness, so the more you know about fitness, the better you will be able to assist the trainers, answer questions and help members in general.
Step 6
Get certified and possibly develop an area of specialization if you are a personal trainer. The trainers also contribute to the overall atmosphere in a gym, and the better-educated you are in exercise physiology and practices, the greater addition you will be to the staff.
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