(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

Membership Specialist

(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association  •  $17/hr  •  Morgan Park, IL (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Benefits:

  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts

Membership Specialist

Are you passionate about fitness, sales, and creating unforgettable member experiences? As a Membership Specialist (MS) at UFC GYM, you'll be the first impression of our brand and a driving force behind our growth. You'll inspire prospective members to begin their fitness journey while delivering exceptional service that keeps current members engaged, motivated, and connected to our community.

This is more than a sales role. It's an opportunity to make an impact by building relationships, generating excitement, and helping people transform their lives through fitness. The Membership Specialist is responsible for creating new membership opportunities through strategic prospecting, community outreach, lead generation, and exceptional customer interactions. Success in this role is measured by consistently exceeding sales goals, appointment targets, and membership revenue objectives while delivering a world-class member experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Generation & Appointment Setting

  • Drive new business through daily community outreach, grassroots marketing, event promotions, and local business partnerships.
  • Represent UFC GYM in the community by distributing guest passes, attending events, and building brand awareness that generates high-quality leads.
  • Create opportunities through internal prospecting efforts, including referral programs, member engagement, and relationship-building activities.
  • Utilize phone, text, email, and in-person outreach to schedule membership consultations and fitness tours.
  • Meet or exceed monthly lead generation, appointment-setting, and guest visit goals.
  • Convert prospecting efforts into meaningful conversations that result in memberships and long-term relationships.

Membership Sales & Fitness Consultations

  • Deliver an engaging and personalized UFC GYM Fitness Tour to every guest.
  • Create an exciting and welcoming environment that helps prospects envision achieving their fitness goals with UFC GYM.
  • Present membership options using company-approved sales processes and tools.
  • Build value through consultative selling techniques that focus on individual member needs and goals.
  • Introduce every prospective member to management before finalizing the enrollment process.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed performance goals, including:
  • New Member Sales (NMS)
  • Point-of-Sale Personal Training Revenue (POS PT)
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) enrollments
  • Membership conversion ratios
  • Maintain integrity and accuracy in all membership agreements and supporting documentation.

Customer Experience & Member Retention

  • Deliver exceptional customer service during every interaction with members and guests.
  • Proactively follow up with new members to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and continued engagement.
  • Build lasting relationships that increase member satisfaction, referrals, and retention.
  • Support member retention by effectively addressing concerns and presenting solutions that keep members active and connected to UFC GYM.
  • Maintain a welcoming, clean, and professional facility environment at all times.

Team Collaboration & Professional Standards

  • Participate in daily production meetings and monthly team meetings focused on performance, training, and growth.
  • Work collaboratively with management and team members to achieve club goals.
  • Uphold UFC GYM's standards of professionalism, appearance, and customer experience.
  • Accurately record work hours and comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain schedule flexibility, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • A passion for fitness, health, and helping others succeed.
  • Strong sales, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to confidently engage with prospects both inside and outside the club.
  • Exceptional customer service mindset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Comfortable using computers, CRM systems, and sales technology.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of UFC GYM sales training and onboarding program.

Experience

  • 1-2 years of sales, fitness, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred.
  • Experience in health club membership sales is a plus.

Why UFC GYM?

At UFC GYM, we're not just selling memberships—we're changing lives. If you're driven by results, energized by people, and motivated by unlimited growth potential, this is your opportunity to join a fast-paced team where your performance, passion, and personality make a difference every day. 💥👊🏽💪🏼

Compensation: $17.05 per hour

Train Different, Live Different, Work Different. At UFC GYM we inspire others to reach their potential in and out of the gym. We are passionate about maximizing potential – in our members, our teammates and ourselves. Think big, don’t settle and change lives including your own. If you believe in excellence, value a high-performance lifestyle and are passionate about enriching lives through health and fitness, then you belong here.

UFC GYM is an original. The Original. We are proud to be the global leader in mixed martial arts inspired fitness and conditioning. Forged from the partnership of two powerhouses, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and New Evolution Ventures (NEV), we empower everyone to access the training benefits and programs of elite UFC athletes.

UFC GYM is more than a brand. We are a community of fitness committed individuals who believe in the power of a team approach. Your success is our success. Join our family and find out!

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact us at (714) 668-0911 or contact@ufcgym.com.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to UFC Gym.

(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

About (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a distance education institution and certifying agency committed to our students'​ fitness education and professional goals. Our highly acclaimed online Personal Trainer Certification program has been designed so that our students can turn their passion for fitness into a paycheck.

ISSA's personal trainer education approach is backed by top fitness industry professionals throughout North America. The International Sports Sciences Association's Personal Trainer Certification advisors and authors are some of the most prestigious and respected names in the fitness industry. The years of scientific research they have conducted, in conjunction with the hundreds of professional publications and college textbooks they have authored, form the basis of virtually all exercise, physiology, nutrition, and fitness courses taught around the world.

While others talk about their "experts"​ we urge you to see for yourself and take an in-depth look at their biographies, publications, and accomplishments. We're confident you'll see why ISSA is truly the World Leader in Fitness Education

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Year Founded
1988
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