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Planet Fitness - Baseline Fitness

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Ames, IA · On-site

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

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How much do gym assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for gym assistant in Iowa is $11.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $13.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Gym Assistant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $24,292 per year, or $11.7 per hour.

Team Lead

Planet Fitness - Baseline Fitness

Dubuque, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the oversight of gym operations to ensure positive member experience and financially successful club.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and developing staff.
  2. Assist in member service oversight making sure all staff are providing great customer experience at all times.
  3. Very involved in all front desk related tasks
  4. Great/meet potential members and provide gym tour
  5. Assist to facilitate member service issues and questions.
  6. Assist with staff management and provide backup support to Club Manager as needed.
  7. Assist overseeing cleanliness and appearance of gym
  8. Assist in managing marketing efforts. Making sure staff is aware and trained on all current marketing promotions.
  9. Assist in ordering supplies, keeping inventory and tracking reports as needed.

Essential Behavior Requirements

  1. Customer Service: communicates and interacts with customers (includes coworkers and the public) in a way that exceeds the customers wants and needs.
  2. Listening: actively listens to customers (includes coworkers and the public) empathizes (sees the situation from the customers perspective) and works together to solve the problem.
  3. Problem Solving: recognizes and defines problems; analyzes relevant information; encourages alternative solutions and plans to resolve situations; seeks additional assistance when needed.
  4. Diplomacy: demonstrates tact and skill in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
  • Basic computer proficiency

Physical Demands

  • Standing and walking at least 75% of the shift
  • Talking in person or on the phone at least 75% of the shift
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs less than 30% of the time

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