I wouldn't look into commercial gyms if you want to avoid sales. That's like saying you want to go to a football game without screaming fans. The two are inexorably tied together.
If what you want to do is some coaching look for a school or something that involves being a good strength coach. A commercial club counts on its profit centers to generate revenues.
Even in a place like my club, where there is a sales staff and separate training staff, all my trainers have to be trained in sales, and they have to do their part to build their clientele.
You cannot count on someone else to give you clients. People want to train with the guy who helped them because they already imprinted on that person, and they have started to build that trust. The only way to do that is by being on the floor, stocked with truckloads of helpful and accurate information, a big smile on your face, and willingness to help.
If you must take a job like that, just take it but don't stress about numbers and quotas personally. If you work the floor with the mentality that you are simply there to help those who need it, people will pick up on it, and I guarantee that you will exceed any arbitrary quota placed upon you by a club.
Good luck!
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