Prepared
Certificates sighted, logins and access ready, and the first roster confirmed before they arrive.
FREE STAFF INDUCTION CHECKLIST
Gym staff induction checklist: ready before they work alone.
A two-page induction for new gym staff, from paperwork and certificates to emergencies, equipment, members and systems, with a signed record for their file and a two-week review.
By Callan, ClubPilot · Updated
Free PDF · Print and adapt · No sign-up required
- Before day one through the first two weeks
- Safety and emergencies covered on day one
- Signed by the staff member and inductor
Gym staff onboarding responsibility pack
Add named owners and evidence to an existing induction process. Track access, uniforms, required training and follow-up without storing passwords or sensitive personnel details.
Three pages: editable working form, completion checks and a clearly labelled fictional example. Open in a PDF reader to type and save, or print and complete by hand.
AT A GLANCE
Built around accountable follow-through.
Safe
Exits, first aid, the AED, reporting and tagging out equipment covered on day one.
Supported
First shifts with an experienced team member and a review after two weeks.
MAKE IT STICK
An induction is a record, not a tour.
Keep the signed checklist on the staff member's file. It shows what was covered and when, which matters if something goes wrong later.
Gym staff onboarding software
Run inductions, training and acknowledgements per club in ClubPilot.
Open pagePRACTICAL CHECKLIST
Gym staff induction checklist: use it, adapt it and keep the evidence.
This operational guide is a starting point. Your approved procedures, leases, manufacturer instructions and legal duties remain the source of truth.
Before day one
- Employment, tax, super and bank details received through the approved process.
- Required certificates sighted and copies stored, such as first aid, CPR, fitness qualifications and a Working with Children Check where required.
- First roster, pay arrangements and first-day contact confirmed.
- System logins and access card or alarm code requested for their role only.
- Uniform and name badge ready.
Day one: site and safety
- Tour of the club, including staff-only areas, plant rooms and restricted spaces.
- Emergency exits, evacuation route, assembly point and alarm procedure.
- First aid kit, AED, emergency phone numbers and how to call for help.
- How to report hazards, faults and incidents, and where to record them.
- How to tag equipment out of order and who can return it to service.
- Safe lifting and safe use of cleaning products, including safety data sheets.
Equipment and facility
- Safe use, set-up and emergency stops for cardio and strength equipment.
- Which equipment checks staff may do, and which are for technicians only.
- Opening and closing routine, including alarm, lighting and lock-up.
- Cleaning schedule and standards for each area.
Members and service
- Member check-in, access rules and guest or minor policies.
- Handling complaints, refunds and cancellations through the approved process.
- Privacy: what member information can be shared, and with whom.
- Responding to aggressive behaviour, and when to call security or police.
- Code of conduct, dress standard and social media policy.
Systems and settling in
- Membership system and point-of-sale basics.
- Where checklists, maintenance jobs and handover notes are kept.
- Who their manager is and how to escalate after hours.
- First shifts paired with an experienced team member.
- Policies acknowledged and questions answered.
- Follow-up review booked after the first two weeks.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Gym staff induction checklist: questions worth asking.
Do gym staff need a Working with Children Check?
It depends on your state and whether the role involves work with children, such as kids' classes. Check your state's screening rules.
How long should an induction take?
Cover safety and emergencies on day one, then the rest over the first shifts. Book a review after two weeks to answer questions and check confidence.
Can we add our own items?
Yes. Add club-specific procedures, systems and role tasks. Keep the safety items for every role.
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A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Induct every new starter the same way at every club.
ClubPilot keeps onboarding, training and sign-offs per person and per club, so managers can see who is ready.