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Membership Sales Personnel
Membership sales personnel do not necessarily need a deep knowledge of exercise and fitness, but will need to have good interpersonal skills and some sales training. They will be given targets to achieve from their senior managers and often be paid according to performance. Due to the nature of the industry, the sales departments are fiercely competitive across private gyms and local authority leisure centres when looking for new and renewed membership.

Receptionist
Receptionists do not necessarily need a deep knowledge of exercise and fitness, but will need to have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Lifeguard
Lifeguards ensure that swimmers are safe in pools; other tasks include checking water temperature, pH and chlorine levels, setting up equipment, pool maintenance and advising swimmers on the use of the diving boards and slides.

Maintenance Staff
Maintenance staff need specialist training in mechanical, electrical, public health engineering and pool plant operation, they do not always have to come from a fitness background.

Within most facilities there are also other job roles which can include
• Cleaning staff
• Finance Manager / assistant
• Human Resources
• Beautician
• Crèche staff
• Children’s Activity staff


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