Does Virgin Active pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Virgin Active employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Virgin Active. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Virgin Active?

53% of Virgin Active employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Virgin Active 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Virgin Active?

Personal Trainer (143) , Lifeguard (104) , Sales Consultant (43) , Receptionist (42) , Membership Consultant (39) , Fitness Instructor (33) , Front Desk Receptionist (23) , General Manager (23) , Fitness Coach (21) , Front of House (20) , Certified Personal Trainer (17) , Experience Consultant (17) , Front of House Assistant (17) , Sales Manager (17) , Service Manager (17)

What are the pros of working at Virgin Active according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and overall a very strong brand." ((in 92 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 54 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good Training" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Virgin Active according to real employee reviews?

"They pay is low and there is very little pay rise" ((in 113 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 112 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 79 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 39 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 29 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Virgin Active locations?

Milano , Roma , Genova , Firenze , Torino , Napoli , Catania , Palermo , Grugliasco , Brescia , Venezia , Salerno , Prato , Bologna , Casalecchio di Reno , Verona , Baranzate

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Virgin Active reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,226 total reviews)

Dean Kowarski

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Virgin Active has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,226 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin Active employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.3 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Nov 20, 2016

Happy for the experience

Statistical analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really great place to work. Fun and relaxed atmosphere throughout the organization and I learned a lot from my managers at the time.

Cons

Cannot really think of anything that made it unpleasant. If anything, I would say the fun and relaxed environment maybe came at the cost of professionalism but barely.

4.0

Nov 16, 2016

Great as a stepping stone

Personal trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A fun and enjoyable environment. If you have the right guidance and a good Fitness Manager you can do well.

Cons

Can be left on your own without much support or guidance. Success is largely down to your own self-motivation or a good fitness manager

Virgin Active Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the environment and seemed to have a great Manager! I'll pass your comments on regarding Managers motivating PT's to see what more we can do to encourage this even more.

1.0

Oct 21, 2016

You have a life after work: yeah right !

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gym membership- virgin Tribe - free Personal training or discounts in swimming lessons - friendly members and sometimes good staff.

Cons

Lifeguard, receptionist and cleaner same salary (minimum wage) . People are sick all the time so they are always under staff. One person must work for three. They pay the minimum wage but they expect from you the most exceptional qualities. They can't find lifeguards cause they start at 5 am with £7 x hour. Can you pay a taxi at 5 am when they pay you £7 x hour? There is no tube at 4-5 am. Oh yes you can bike at 4 am.

Virgin Active Response

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It's great that you enjoyed the benefits of your complimentary membership & Virgin Tribe card giving you access to other Virgin company discounts! I appreciate your other comments and appreciate our operating hours aren't for everyone, especially if they don't live very close to the club. All the best, Jeanette

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