The IHRSA 2011
Employee Compensation
& Benefits Survey Results
for the Commercial Health & Fitness Industry
Compiled in 2010 by The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association and Industry Insights, Inc.
PART 1: SENIOR MANAGEMENT/CORPORATE STAFF
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
The 2011 IHRSA
Compensation &
Benefits Report
CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURANCE
The Compensation & Benefits Report is based on a strictly confidential survey conducted of IHRSA members. Upon
receipt, all survey responses are assigned a confidential code number by Industry Insights, Inc., and any name or company
identification is removed. Survey processing is then conducted on an absolutely anonymous basis. No IHRSA staff member
nor any industry company or individual, nor anyone else other than a select few Industry Insights, Inc. associates ever see
any firm’s results.
Compiled by The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association and Industry Insights, Inc.
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Table of Contents
About This Report .................................................... 1 Hourly Club-Level Employees
Survey Methodology ................................................ 2 Aquatics Instructor ............................................ 35
Personal Trainer (In-Session Rate) .................. 36
Definitions................................................................. 2
Personal Trainer (Floor Rate) ........................... 37
Respondent Profile .................................................. 3 Specialty Personal Trainer ................................ 38
Compensation Outlook ............................................ 6 Sales Representative ........................