Assistant Manager (GM Track, 6–12 Months) – MAX Fitness & Wellness
About the Role
Are you passionate about health and fitness? Are you looking for growth opportunities? Are you a certified group fitness instructor or personal trainer who’s ready to lead, coach, and grow within a high-performance results-focused fitness community? MAX Fitness & Wellness of Hillsborough is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager to support our center’s daily operations, coaching excellence, and member experience, all while building your future in fitness leadership. This position is designed for a motivated leader-in-training who will be developed and prepared to assume the General Manager role within 6–12 months based on performance.
This is a people-first, high-impact role that blends fitness coaching, community-building, schedule coordination, and sales. You'll help drive class instruction, team support, and operational execution to deliver our signature 10-week signature transformation experience and year-round programs.
Who You Are
A certified and passionate fitness professional (group fitness or personal training) from a nationally accredited organization, or
A current MAX-certified instructor with 1+ years of class coaching experience
A natural leader who thrives on helping people succeed - members and teammates alike
A confident communicator who’s equally comfortable coaching classes and leading events
A team player with a flexible mindset, who’s willing to roll up their sleeves when needed
- Someone who aligns with our core values (see below)
What You'll Do
Teach 10-15 45-minute group fitness classes per week across HIIT, Strength, and Cardio Kickboxing formats.
Help manage the class schedule, coordinate subs, and shadow/train new instructors
Support local marketing events and be available to attend at least two weekend community events per month
Assist the Center Manager with lead follow-up, membership sales, and member retention efforts
Capture content for social media and promotional campaigns
Keep accurate member records using ClubReady, and other systems
Uphold safety, cleanliness, and a high-energy environment at the center
Represent MAX in a way that inspires others to live stronger, healthier lives
Qualifications
Current CPR/AED certification
Valid group fitness or personal training certification (NASM, AFAA, ACE, etc.)
OR MAX Instructor Certification with 1+ year of coaching in The MAX model
Comfortable working a flexible 40-hour schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, based on center needs.
Familiar with (or able to learn) platforms like ClubReady, Go High Level, and Fran Connect
Compensation & Perks
$41,600 - $45,000 year base salary
Performance bonuses available after a 90-day probation period
5 days PTO after 90 days | 15 total days PTO after 180 days
Paid holidays (center-specific schedule)
- Health insurance eligibility after 90 days
FREE gym membership at any MAX Fitness & Wellness location
30% or more off all NASM and AFAA certifications and continuing education
Growth and ongoing development opportunities!
Our Core Values
At MAX Fitness & Wellness, we believe success happens when we live by the following values:
We Live With Passion and Drive
We Create a Supportive and Connected Community
We Inspire With Our Actions
We Never Stop Learning and Growing
We Nurture Happiness and Fun
We Interact with Sincerity and Honesty
If you align with those values—we want to meet you.
Important Notes
This is a local role. No relocation assistance is available.
Applicants must be able to work on-site in Hillsborough, NJ and be available for flexible scheduling, including early mornings, weekends, and evenings.