All Questions

The Readers Q&A is the place to get practical and usable answers to facility management questions.
You can post a question or respond to someone else's.

Each month, we select one question and publish it along with select answers in our e-Letter. We invite readers to add their responses here in the Readers Q&A and also to pose new questions.

Please note: The Readers Q&A publishes submissions on the topic of facility management only. General fitness submissions will not be considered.

  

Questions
Waivers for Minors in Okla. August 2008 We are implementing liability waivers for our members and their minor dependents and guests. If an organization allows minor dependents, how are liability waivers implemented for them (under 18 years)? Also, for organizations that offer special events or parties for minor dependents and guests, should a liability waiver be signed in advance of the event, and is that effective? 0 answers
AEDs and the Law in 24/7 Facilities August 2008 There is a new law in many states that requires fitness centers to 1) equip the club with an AED (automatic external defibrillator), and 2) have trained staff in the use of an AED. How do facilities that are open 24/7 that have no staff during certain hours meet the legal requirement? 0 answers
Hiring Business Manager/Partner July 2008 For a small facility, is it necessary to have a business partner who brings in no actual money, but who relieves the owner of the daily chore of paying bills and keeping track of who gets paid what and when? How do you pay such a person who brings no investment money and does not bring in a product that makes money for the business? 1 answers
Selling Supplements at Facility July 2008 Does anyone carry a line of supplements at their fitness center? Do they do well? 0 answers
Age Cut-Off for Opposite-Sex Locker Rooms July 2008 How do other fitness managers approach the issue of young children in opposite-sex locker rooms? Is there an age cut-off? How do you enforce it? 9 answers
Weight Brands July 2008 I am trying to decide between two different brands for machine weights. Any suggestions on what to look for, cost, warranty, etc.? 1 answers
Salary for Fitness Director July 2008 I am having a difficult time finding any information regarding how much a director of fitness should make (I am in a retirement community in Rhode Island). Is there any information regarding this, or do know where I may find any information? 4 answers
Facility Liability June 2008 I am an independent contractor personal trainer at a gym in California. I have a certification, CPR and liability insurance. I pay the gym a monthly commission based on my earnings. I train only gym members in the gym's facility. I also have services outside the fitness center such as boot camp held in a nearby park. If a boot camp participant (non-member) gets hurt while using medicine balls, bands, etc., borrowed from the fitness center, is the facility liable for anything? 1 answers
Places to Advertise June 2008 I am thinking about spending some money on advertising for my fitness center. We are a 10,000 square-foot non-chain, full-service fitness center. Any ideas/thoughts/suggestions to which advertising is best? Television?Newspaper? Radio? Direct Mail? Anyone had any good experiences with any type in particular? 3 answers
Safety Best Practices June 2008 I would be interested in any safety "best practices" that can be shared about member/participant safety that contributes to fewer injuries or incidences. 1 answers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8