Is The Bay Club a good company to work for?

The Bay Club has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,243 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at The Bay Club to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Bay Club have been left by employees working as General Manager , Vice President and Club Manager .

Does The Bay Club pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Bay Club employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Bay Club. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Bay Club?

81% of The Bay Club employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Bay Club 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Bay Club?

Personal Trainer (49) , Manager (31) , Lifeguard (27) , Group Fitness Instructor (26) , Front Desk Associate (25) , Club Manager (23) , Front Desk Receptionist (23) , Operations Manager (21) , Certified Personal Trainer (20) , Membership Director (20) , Operations Associate (18) , Childcare Associate (16) , Vice President (16) , Camp Counselor (14) , Front Desk (14)

What are the pros of working at The Bay Club according to real employee reviews?

"Great coworkers Free gym access" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great people and gym access" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great culture and fun to go to work every day." ((in 49 reviews)); "Club level team is great" ((in 39 reviews)); "hours are flexible and not too long" ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Bay Club according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and Bay Club doesn’t offer pay raises" ((in 62 reviews)); "We went through 4 managers..." ((in 21 reviews)); "Work Life balance is not the best" ((in 19 reviews)); "Upper management is disorganized." ((in 17 reviews)); "Lack of communication and its minimum wage" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Bay Club layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Bay Club layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Bay Club in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Bay Club locations?

San Francisco , San Diego , El Segundo , Pleasanton , Los Gatos , Fremont , Los Angeles , Corte Madera , Santa Clara , Portland , Walnut Creek , Redwood City , Carmel Valley , Redwood Shores , Redondo Beach , San Jose , Manhattan Beach , Rancho Santa Fe , Tigard , Tualatin , Pacific Palisades , Kentfield , Bellevue , Santa Monica , Cupertino , Novato , Bridgeport , Marin City , Walnut , Redmond

The Bay Club reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,197 total reviews)

Matthew Stevens

89% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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The Bay Club has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,197 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The The Bay Club employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Apr 3, 2025

Sit Still, Look Pretty!

Spa receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Free use of gym & most amenities -Los Gatos has lots of members in engineering/tech/med/finance/business field so lots of connections if you talk to them at the right time -Discount at spa -Flexible hours

Cons

-Employees can't park in main parking lot, but we all do -No tips, low pay, but you're sitting at a desk clicking buttons on a computer what do you expect. -It gets SLOW, you WILL get BORED 4 hour shifts will feel like 8.

1.0

Mar 31, 2025

Toxic Culture Disguised as “Blue Collar Grit”

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Membership and sometimes free lunch at the corporate office.

Cons

Bay Club presents itself as a company that values hard work, ownership, and team spirit, but the reality is far from it. Leadership, particularly under Matthew Stevens, prioritizes hiring yes-men who don’t challenge the status quo, creating an environment where independent thought is neither welcomed nor rewarded. The so-called “blue-collar culture” translates to exhausting 6-7 day workweeks with little regard for work-life balance. While they promote the idea of “ownership,” the actual benefits are minimal and come at the cost of selling your time, energy, and personal well-being. The execs reap the rewards of your labor while offering little in return beyond surface-level perks. If you’re looking for a place where hard work is appreciated, this isn’t it.

4.0

Mar 29, 2025

Growth

Camp director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You have room to grow and go far in the company.

Cons

It takes a while to be able to grow here.

The Bay Club Response

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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and 4 star review of the company. If you have any additional feedback that you would like to share with us, please contact us at hr@bayclubs.com.

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