How to Configure Staff Geofenced Check-Ins

Eliminate shift time theft and ensure coaching staff are physically on-site before clocking into shifts with GPS-powered geofencing.

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How to Configure Staff Geofenced Check-Ins
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Time theft and off-site clock-ins cost fitness facilities thousands of dollars annually in unverified payroll hours. GoLivWell solves this with native GPS geofencing built directly into the staff mobile app and web console.

Step 1: Enable Staff Geofencing Toggle

Under Settings, navigate to the Geofenced Check-Ins module. Toggle the master switch to active.

Enabling geofencing toggle
Figure 1: Activating the master staff geofencing switch.

Step 2: Choose Your Enforcement Tier

GoLivWell offers three distinct levels of enforcement depending on your operational culture:

Enforcement Mode Staff Experience Manager Action
Off Can clock in from any location Zero tracking
Warn (Manager Review) Clock-in proceeds with location warning Flagged in payroll audit log for approval
Strict (Hard Lock) Clock-in button disabled outside GPS radius 100% verified physical presence
Geofencing enforcement modes
Figure 2: Three enforcement tiers: Off, Warn (Manager Review), and Strict.

Step 3: Calibrate the GPS Radius Slider

Use the dynamic radius slider (ranging from 10 meters to 10,000 meters) to match your studio footprint. For urban boutique studios, a 20m – 30m radius prevents coaches from clocking in from neighboring coffee shops while accounting for indoor smartphone GPS drift.

Adjusting geofencing radius slider
Figure 3: Setting the precise meter boundary around studio coordinates.

Step 4: Review Real-Time Attendance Audit Logs

Every clock-in record is logged with timestamp, staff ID, and distance from facility center, guaranteeing full operational accountability.

Attendance audit log
Figure 4: Real-time attendance audit log tracking employee check-in coordinates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if staff have weak GPS signal inside a basement gym?

Selecting 'Warn' allows staff to clock in even with low GPS precision while flagging the event for manager review with Wi-Fi network confirmation.

Can instructors clock in from their personal smartphones?

Yes. Staff log into the GoLivWell Staff App on iOS or Android, which requests standard location permissions upon clock-in.

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Livwell editorial team

The Livwell team writes about running wellness businesses from our day-to-day work with clubs, studios and clinics, and from running LifeLab on the platform.

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