Not the Worst, Not the Best - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

2.0
Jan 18, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Free Membership and Khiel's products in the locker rooms * Great Co-Workers! * Learn a lot about fitness * Fun club atmosphere * Makes you want to be fit and healthy

Cons

* Feeling disposable * POLITICS - yes politics are at every job but it sucks when managers are handing some people clients and some people like me never get help * FLOOR SHIFTS!!! walking around for 4 hour time blocks, picking up sweaty towels for $8 an hour makes me feel degraded especially when I came in with a cert and experience * The ramping process, going to class handing in all sorts of paper work, endless meetings and e-mails * LOW PAY - when I train private I charge $75 and get to keep it, I can wear what I want and I don't have to submit my programs to anyone; with Equinox as a Teir 1 trainer I get $23 a session so that means when someone purchases a 12 session pack for $1032 I only get $276 of that!! * Uniforms- enough said * It's always an uphill battle when you work on commission, no matter where u are in the company u can't get comfortable you will always be looking for new clients * and sometimes the members are bitchy and think they're entitled to so much...but that just might be NYC

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Spa Management is professional and tends to employees needs. Encourages growth within the company and career wise.

Cons

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Free Equinox membership. Easily one of the biggest perks. You get access to a premium gym that normally costs hundreds of dollars per month. Health and fitness environment. You're surrounded by people interested in wellness, and many coworkers are into fitness. Customer service experience. Great resume builder if you're moving into hospitality, sales, banking, or corporate roles. Professional atmosphere. Equinox expects a polished appearance and high-quality service, which can help build professionalism. Networking opportunities. Members often include business owners, executives, and professionals in West Palm Beach. Relatively straightforward work. Most duties include greeting members, answering phones, checking members in, updating accounts, and keeping the lobby organized.

Cons

Pay is relatively low compared to the expectations and cost of living in South Florida. Many employees cite compensation as a downside. Can't call out sick.

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