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)); "Great Staff & Free gym membership" ((in 53 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 46 reviews)); "Overall good facilities (varies from club to club, but nowhere near premium companies like Equinox or Third Space)." ((in 29 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 111 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 106 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 74 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 34 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 32 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

3.9

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

3.0

Sep 28, 2016

Lifeguard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to the gym was a plus Generally good staff who were a pleasure to work with

Cons

Management have less respect for part-time employees No sick pay Expected to work over time at times

Virgin Active Response

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It's great that you got value out of your complimentary VA membership and you had a good team around you. I'll pass your other thoughts onto the Leadership team. If you are able to provide any further/specific detail, then it would be great if you could email me at peoplehub@virginactive.co.uk (FAO Jeanette). Thanks again for your time, all the best.

5.0

Sep 12, 2016

Creating a positive environment

Fitness manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like the people, and my team & co-workers. I enjoy my clients and setting up their workouts. The work is rewarding. I like selling Personal Training, and our goal is to sell the specials offered to new clientele. Converting our complimentary sessions into packages or recurring residual income.

Cons

Our specials should include 1 hour sessions, offering specials on 1/2 hour sessions only limits company's profits. Invest more money on decorative & party balloons so that it is seen & is more fun for everyone. Creates a more positive environment.

1.0

Sep 10, 2016

Hard work, low pay, irregular hours, busy job

Male membercare

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Uniform, monthly pay, glamorous customers, loads of hours

Cons

Too many jobs to do - impossible to complete all tasks as required. Often told at 10p.m. at night that you will be needed the next day at 5:30a.m. equipment is poor and frequently unavailable and broken.

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