I applied online. I interviewed at LA Fitness (Alhambra, CA)
Interview
I applied online because I thought working for a gym would be super fun. I was contacted by a manger the next day and had my first interview. Then I was asked to come back to speak with the Vice President via webcam. I was very honest throughout my interviews saying that I am in college and go two days a week. I told them of all my upcoming events happening and they were fine with all of that. The vp even said I could pick my own schedule for either morning or night shifts and then hired me on the spot as a fitness director aka devil salesman with no soul. They straight up lied 4x during the interview process because when I started the next day they said I had to work split shifts 9-12 and then again 4-8. They put me in a gym that I didn't apply for in a town that took me 30 min to drive to. I also must work 6 days a week for a total of 40 plus hours a week with no benefits. They were straight up scamming people so I quit. Stay clear away from this place
The GM talked to me for about 90 minutes and explained why I should work for LA Fitness. He did not ask me about my background, experience, interests or expectations. He had hired me by the time I left. It was a really fast process coming in off the street to being hired. However this is not uncommon for sales gigs.
I had two separate interviews. First was with the general manager then met with the VP. Both of which were very laid back.
The questions were mostly about why I liked the fitness industry and how comfortable I would be selling to people in the gym and creating new marketing approaches for training
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
History of fitness industry
Sales experience
Comfort level with phone calls
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at LA Fitness (San Antonio, TX) in Sept 2018
Interview
this was not an interview for Fitness director, they DO NOT give you that position. you have to start at the bottom of the barrel. I applied for Fitness director, but was told would not even have the opportunity to reach that position until minimum 6 months, and only if you met sales goals and if position was open. they Lied about position available. you start as a personal trainer sales person. no supervisory position, make $500 a month plus possible commission.
