How to hire a membership advisor

How to hire a membership advisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step membership advisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a membership advisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new membership advisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your membership advisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a membership advisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A membership advisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, membership advisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents membership advisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Membership Advisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Membership Advisor		$8-18
   Internet Sales Representative	Internet Sales Representatives are employed by companies that conduct business on online platforms or with a sizable following in social media. They are in charge of communicating with clients and performing activities directly related to achieving the company's sales goals... Show more	$12-25
   Business To Business Sales Consultant	A business-to-business sales consultant is responsible for strategizing techniques to effectively sell goods and services to the clients according to their business needs and objectives. Business-to-business sales consultants analyze the current market trends and conduct data analysis to predict sales performance and identify opportunities that would increase the company's revenues and market competitiveness... Show more	$14-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Telephone Inquiries
   • Sales System
   • Referral Program
   • Lead Generation
   • Phone Calls
   • Member Referrals
   • CRM
   • Sales Process
   • Data Entry
   • Community Outreach
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Issues
   • Front Desk
   • Booking

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve sales goals and performance requirements by differentiating brand from other athletic facilities.
   • Participate in innovative strategies using effective communication skills to promote sales and increase company revenue.
   • Maintain knowledge of all fitness equipment and programs in club and any relate to NYSC.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your membership advisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A membership advisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, membership advisors' average salary in mississippi is 50% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level membership advisors earn 55% less than senior-level membership advisors.
   • Certifications. A membership advisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a membership advisor's salary.

   Average membership advisor salary

   $12.37hourly

   $25,723 yearly

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   Entry-level membership advisor salary

   $17,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a membership advisor job description

   A good membership advisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a membership advisor job description:

   Membership advisor job description example

   Job DescriptionGet in on the ground floor of Tapout Fitness. We are excited to offer the Group fitness instructor opening at Tapout Fitness to the right candidate.
   
   The Fitness Coach is someone who has a passion for fitness and an undeniable enthusiasm for motivating members through a fast-paced high-energy workout.
   
   This is a hybrid role where you will also work as a membership advisor in charge of generating lead, booking appointments and building your own business as a training by offering personal training services to the members.
   
   We are looking for someone that has experience leading small group or group training classes with a microphone and having boxing, kickboxing or martial arts experience.
   
   We are looking for someone who can lead by example and represent excellence as a fitness professional. The brand has been rooted in Martial Arts and we have evolved the business into martial arts, group fitness and general fitness training, while staying committed to its brand essence of discipline, determination and motivation. Tapout Fitness is dedicated to inspiring the athlete in every individual and to support each team member.
   
   As a Fitness Coach you’ll be a leader within our organization and expected to maintain the highest standard of professionalism at all times. The Trainer is committed to promoting fitness, nutrition, and well-being through one-on-one training, group training, presentations, and personal standard of living.
   
   We’re looking for someone who will provide top-level personal training services to Tapout Fitness members. The Personal Trainer will also need to have a working knowledge and understanding of all Tapout Fitness training equipment and safety guidelines.
   Job Responsibilities Know the ins and outs of the company and how we operate. Individual must demonstrate the ability to confidently lead our group training classes by following our structured workout programs. Ability to create a positive, upbeat and energetic studio environment while multi-tasking. Ability to verbally and visually correct exercise and striking form to educate members and prevent injury. Gain new business through member promotion, referrals, and the use of guest passes. Create relationships with potential, new, and current members so that they feel at home at Tapout Fitness. Generating leads, making calls for booking appointments and selling memberships and personal training. Work regularly designated shifts and be a resource to members on the fitness floor by proactively providing professional service. Motivate members to set goals for themselves and create a workout plan that works for them. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Proven experience as Boxing or Kickboxing Coach. High School Diploma or GED. All Personal Trainers are required to become NCSF, ACSM, NSCA or ACE certified within 6 months of hire date. Fulfill required annual CEC’s and/or hours of service for each industry certification. Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire date. Compensation Competitive hourly rate. Very competitive commission available that is above Industry Standard. Complimentary membership. Bonus Available.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find membership advisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find membership advisor candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit membership advisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new membership advisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the membership advisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new membership advisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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