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Gym Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Assistant General Manager

Oxnard, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Assistant General Manager represents UFC Gym and indirectly supervises the MembershipSpecialist team with support from the General Manager to the Membership Specialists provide a welcoming ...

Assistant General Manager

Oxnard, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Assistant General Manager represents UFC Gym and indirectly supervises the MembershipSpecialist team with support from the General Manager to the Membership Specialists provide a welcoming ...

Assistant General Manager

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Assistant General Manager represents UFC Gym and indirectly supervises the MembershipSpecialist team with support from the General Manager to the Membership Specialists provide a welcoming ...

Assistant General Manager

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Assistant General Manager represents UFC Gym and indirectly supervises the MembershipSpecialist team with support from the General Manager to the Membership Specialists provide a welcoming ...

Gym Team Lead

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Taking info calls. * Assist in member check-ins, sign-ups, cancellations, and updating member account information. * Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member ...

Gym Shift Lead

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$17.20 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Taking info calls. * Assist in member check-ins, sign-ups, cancellations, and updating member account information. * Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member ...

Gym Team Lead

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Taking info calls. * Assist in member check-ins, sign-ups, cancellations, and updating member account information. * Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member ...

Assistant Gym Director

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Training & development My Gym is seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director to support our children's fitness programs. In this role, you will assist in overseeing daily operations, manage ...

Gym Shift Lead

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$17.20 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Taking info calls. * Assist in member check-ins, sign-ups, cancellations, and updating member account information. * Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member ...

Team Lead

Hesperia, CA · On-site

$17 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the oversight of gym operations to ensure positive member experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist in training and developing staff ...

Team Lead

Valencia, CA

$17.45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the oversight of gym operations to ensure positive member experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist in training and developing staff ...

Team Lead

Coachella, CA · On-site

$17.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

Team Lead

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

Team Lead

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

Team Lead

Hesperia, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

Team Lead

Valencia, CA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

Team Lead

Hesperia, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour. * Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions. * Assist with team member management and provide backup support to Club Manager as ...

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How much do gym assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for gym assistant in California is $12.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.36 and $14.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a gym assistant do?

A Gym Assistant helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in a fitness facility. Responsibilities typically include assisting members with equipment, enforcing gym rules, handling customer inquiries, and performing basic cleaning tasks. They may also support administrative duties, such as signing up new members and processing payments. Strong communication skills and a passion for fitness are important for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gym assistant?

To thrive as a Gym Assistant, you need a basic understanding of fitness principles, facility upkeep, and customer service, often supported by a high school diploma and current CPR certification. Familiarity with gym management software, scheduling systems, and cleaning equipment is typically required for daily operations. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills help you provide a welcoming and supportive environment for gym members. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety standards, smooth facility operations, and positive member experiences.

What are some of the daily responsibilities a gym assistant can expect?

As a Gym Assistant, you'll be responsible for greeting members, answering questions about equipment usage, assisting with check-ins, and maintaining the cleanliness and order of workout areas. You may also help schedule classes or personal training sessions and support gym staff with light administrative tasks. It's common to collaborate closely with trainers, management, and cleaning teams to ensure a safe and friendly environment. This hands-on role offers valuable experience for those interested in advancing to other fitness or facility management positions.

What qualifications do I need to work as a gym assistant?

To work as a gym assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Certifications in CPR and first aid are often required or preferred, and some employers may seek experience in customer service or fitness-related fields. Basic knowledge of gym equipment and good communication skills are also important.

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Infographic showing various Gym Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $26,143 per year, or $12.6 per hour.

Assistant General Manager

UFC Gym

Oxnard, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


UFC Gym rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant General Manager represents UFC Gym and indirectly supervises the MembershipSpecialist team with support from the General Manager to the Membership Specialists provide a welcoming, informative, differentiated, high energy, and incredible experience for all prospective members during gym visits. Assistant General Managers are held accountable for assisting the General Manager in achieving gym membership goals, private coaching attachment, and other sales goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Sales Execution on Key Metrics & Drivers, Personal Production; Deliver Results 
Ensure membership execution on lead, appointment setting, and guest goal to hit financial targets set forth by the company.
Assist the General Manager in on-going training on hitting 50% of guest conversion, 40% Ultimate Mix, and 25% attachment of point of sale private coaching.
Inspire guests to purchase memberships by listening to guests’ goals, presenting UFC Gym in a way that best connects with the member, and establishing trust in UFC Gym through transparent pricing, open dialogue, and a passion for fitness.
Ensure personal membership execution on lead generation, appointment setting, and hitting personal guest goal in order to hit financial targets set forth by the company.
Ensure that the membership department hits monthly targets in New Member Sales, Electronic Funds Transfer, and Point of Sale Private Coaching goals.
Weekend Management & Planning 
Participate and provide gym specific input into the development of the gym financial, expense, and operating plan.
Assist General Manager to develop weekend membership plans to deliver financial and retention goals with contribution by Membership Specialists.
With collaboration of General Manager and Membership Specialists, establish priorities and goals, including revenue goals and labor targets for weekends/month for the gym. Identify and plan execution of improvement in the gym.
Assist in setting monthly, weekly and daily targets that are challenging but obtainable.
Assist in the management of the Membership Specialists’ schedule within budgeted hours and/or business demands.
Work with the weekend team in all departments to set priorities and goals to deliver a great member and guest experience.
Provide input and report weekly and monthly results to the General Manager and Vice President of Sales regarding gym financials.
Act as the “Manager on Duty” when needed to be available for any and all member issues.
Guest Experience/Team Member Experience 
Assist General Manager to establish a fun, safe, healthy, and community focused gym culture that delivers high member satisfaction and achieves maximum profitability with the support of department heads and supervisors. Assistant General Manager takes ownership on weekends.
Be a role model for member experience by walking through gym and collecting member feedback to identify training and development opportunities for team members.
Resolve elevated gym member concerns on weekends; conduct on-the-spot coaching to prevent them from reoccurring. If needed, work with General Manager every Monday to handle all weekend concerns.
Monitor gym appearance and ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with the Company’s Time & Labor policy and practices through company timekeeping system for all Membership Specialists.
Ensure company policies, procedures, programs and promotions are efficiently executed on weekends.
Ensures safety of employees, members and gym property on weekends.
When not executing other job-related tasks, be present on the gym floor and locker rooms, helping ensure a clean and safe environment, while developing relationships for prospecting.
As a contributing team member, assist the front desk as necessary so members receive a friendly greeting and check-in and prompt attention to their needs.
Staffing and Development 
Assist in Membership Specialist selection by reviewing applications, interviewing and making hiring recommendations to the General Manager.
Assist with training the Membership Specialist Team to generate leads/new business through member promotions, leads, referrals, appointments, shows, local events, outside marketing, and guest passes.
Assist in training Membership Specialist Team on current marketing campaigns in order to effectively communicate to members and prospective members.
Assist with or conduct weekly meetings with Membership Specialists to review performance and offer direction, inspiration, and guidance toward achieving individual and gym goals.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: The Assistant General Manager reports directly to the General Manager with adotted line to the Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Fitness.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge, skills & abilities 
Experience managing reports, budgeting, revenue, payroll, and/or demonstrated math analytical /ratio skills, & knowledge of fitness industry preferred.
Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation with proven results.
Experience with basic computer skills (MS Office, Internet)
Strong and proven leadership, communication, time management, and analytical abilities andskills.
Adhere to meal and rest break periods and must clock in and out for all shift times.
Minimum certifications/educational level 
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum experience 
1-2 years of management experience supervising 3-10 employees preferred.
1-2 years of sales or related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements 
Must be able to lift 50-120 lbs., stand for up to 8-12 hours.
Must have adequate transportation to and from work, to scheduled meetings, and/or to networking events.
Benefits:

  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance for eligible employees
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Benefits:

  • Bonus based on performance for eligible employees
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance for eligible employees
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance for eligible employees
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Wellness resources
 
 About UFC GYM
  • The ultimate “Big Gym” experience, UFC GYM raises the bar of what big-box gyms should offer their members. 
  • Members get everything they need under one roof – robust cardio equipment, coach-led group classes, weightlifting and free weights, martial arts and MMA-inspired fitness training, martial arts equipment, youth programming, personal training, yoga, Pilates, and more!

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