Workers' comp class code · Retail & Services

Class code 9053Health/Exercise Club

Fitness instruction and facility operation staff.

This classification covers health and exercise clubs, encompassing the general facility operation side of a gym — front desk staff, maintenance, and equipment upkeep — distinct from the specific work of instructors leading classes or training sessions. It applies to fitness centers, gyms, and athletic clubs offering equipment and facility access to members.

Day-to-day duties include checking in members, cleaning and maintaining exercise equipment, monitoring the facility floor, and handling general upkeep of locker rooms and common areas. Payroll includes front-desk staff, facility attendants, maintenance workers, and management overseeing daily operations.

Injury exposure comes from routine facility hazards like wet locker room floors, equipment maintenance tasks, and occasional strain from moving or adjusting heavy exercise machines. Because employees here are largely managing the space rather than performing physically demanding instruction, this code carries moderate but manageable risk.

What code 9053 typically includes

  • Front desk and membership staff
  • Facility attendants monitoring the gym floor
  • Equipment maintenance and cleaning staff
  • Locker room and common area upkeep personnel
  • Facility managers overseeing daily operations

Codes this one gets confused with

9063Health Club/YMCA — Instructors

Instructor payroll for group fitness or personal training is classified separately because of the physical demands of leading active sessions.

See code 9063

9522Bowling Alley

Bowling alleys involve different equipment and floor hazards specific to lane operation rather than exercise equipment.

See code 9522

What this code means for your premium

This classification runs at a moderate rate level, reflecting general facility operation risks rather than the higher physical demands of instruction work.

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Classification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.

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