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O R G |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\nCompensation, Benefits and Contracts  \nFor many club managers, the final step in the job search process is the most difficult and least mastered. After the résumés have been mailed and the interview circuit has been successfully completed, the job search ends with a job offer. The offer is a positive result of what can seem like a never-ending cycle, but where do you go from here? Do you accept the offer? Do you make a counter offer? Do you ask for more money? More benefits? An employment contract? All of these questions come down to one thing – negotiations.  \nBy the time you reach negotiations, you will most likely have an idea of what type of compensation and benefits package a club will offer you. The salary level, bonus potential and fringe benefits will probably be negotiable. If on the off-chance the salary level is not negotiable, there is most likely room for some sort of arrangements to be made with the benefits and/or bonus. Following is a section titled\"Negotiating your Next Paycheck.\" This section offers suggestions on the appropriate strategies you can use when you are negotiating a new compensation and benefits package or re-negotiating an existing package. CMAA's Standard Club Manager Benefits Checklist is included to help you define what types of fringe benefits club management executives should be receiving.  \nApproximately 40 percent of all CMAA members currently have an employment contract or agreement. It is a great benefit to every club manager to have a contract if for no other reason than to spell out a severance package. You will find suggestions for where to begin your negotiations in the\"Negotiating Your Contract\" section. The two sample contracts included will serve as the most advantageous starting point for all parties involved in contract negotiations. It is in the best interest of the club and the manager to design an effective employment contract to avoid miscommunications and misunderstandings.  \nNegotiating a compensation and benefits package and an employment contract can be an intimidating task, but if you familiarize yourself with a few tips, it will be a smooth and easy process.  \n_____________ 􀀂 _____________  \nC ONT R ACT A N D C OM P E N SATI ON N E G OTI ATI ON S  \nTable of Contents  \nI. Compensation and Benefits Negotiations  \n• Negotiating Your Next Paycheck  \n• Standard Club Manager Benefits Checklist  \nII. Contract Negotiations  \n• Negotiating Your Employment Contract  \n• Sample Contract \\#1  \n• Sample Contract \\#2  \n_____________ 􀀂 _____________  \nC ONT R ACT A N D C OM P E N SATI ON N E G OTI ATI ON S  \nNegotiating Your Next Paycheck  \nWebster's New World Dictionary defines compensation as \"a) anything given as an equivalent, or to make amends for a loss, damage, unemployment, etc. ; b) payment for services; esp. , wages or remuneration.\" The art of negotiating compensation is a process that is often misunderstood. Compensation is much more than just a base salary. In fact, if salary is the focus, it is possible to miss some of the potential for greater rewards such as retirement plans, clothing, car and meal allowances, medical insurance and CMAA membership packages. Whether the negotiation is for a starting salary, an increase or a severance package for yourself or a prospective or current employee, it is important to familiarize yourself with the following techniques for negotiating compensation packages.  \n• 􀀛now your net worth􀀏 Before you even begin a job search, you should determine what you","cbCaiuqRJasvPODW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuqRJasvPODW","pdf",224472,"English","# Compensation and Benefits Negotiations\n## Negotiating Your Next Paycheck\n## Standard Club Manager Benefits Checklist\n# Contract Negotiations\n## Negotiating Your Employment Contract\n## Sample Contract #1\n## Sample Contract #2","[{\"question\":\"What does “compensation” include besides base salary?\",\"answer\":\"Compensation includes more than wages, such as retirement plans, allowances (clothing, car, meals), medical insurance, and CMAA membership packages.\"},{\"question\":\"When should a club manager discuss compensation during the hiring process?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends waiting until the second interview for details and, ideally, until the job has been offered; the first interview is more appropriate for asking about a salary range.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a club manager prepare a salary range for negotiations?\",\"answer\":\"The guidance suggests calculating net worth to define a desired salary range using education, past experience, skills, awards, and current salary, then validating it with self-confidence and market research.\"}]","Contract and Compensation Negotiations - Club Managers Association of America | PDF",1789510718,6]