History of Weight Watchers

Offering various diet programs, as well as services, you can find locations in more than 30 countries throughout the world.   With more than 45,000 employees, they started back in 1963, where Jean Nidetch had the idea of helping members reach their weight goal off a “points” system.   Today, their headquarters reside in New York City.

Job Description / Average Wage

Receptionist: Working the front desk of the store, you will help answer phones, as well as greet customers that come into the store.   You will help set up people with new accounts, as well as assist them with any questions or concerns that they may have.   You will also assist other employees with any jobs that they need help with.     You will also help conduct weigh-ins, collect fees, pitch products and more.   The average wage for this position is around $8 to $15 a hour.

Meeting Leader: As a meeting leader, you’re going to meet up with those that have meetings scheduled. You’re going to talk about the week, or monthly activity.   You’re going to help them with meal plans, assign tasks, as well as answer questions.   The size of the meeting will vary, depending on your location as well as the amount of people that signed up for services.   With this position, Weight Watchers is going to ask that you go through training seminars to ensure that you know how to meet with and help the various customers that come through the door.   The average wage is from $8 to $22 a hour.

Manager: The manager is going to watch over the weight watchers clinic making sure that the entire clinic is running according to company policy.   You’re going to help with opening up the clinic, closing it down, as well as helping with assisting the rest of the associates with any jobs taht they need help with.   The manager is going to make $55,000 to $71,000+ a year.

Benefits

Your benefits are going to vary, depending on the position that you’re going to hold, as well as how many hours that you’re going to work.   You will want to discuss your benefits package with your hiring manager, when you’re offered the job.

How to apply

If you want to apply for a job at Weight Watchers, you can request a job application at a location near you.   You can also look for job openings online, as well as apply for a job on the Weight Watchers career page.