Assistant Manager (Future General Manager, 6-12 Month Track)

MAX Fitness & Wellness – Hillsborough, NJ
Full-Time | Leadership Track | Fitness + Community

Ready to turn your passion for fitness into a real leadership career?

If you love coaching, motivating others, and being part of a high-energy, positive environment, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

MAX Fitness & Wellness of Hillsborough is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager who’s ready to grow into a General Manager role within 6–12 months. This is a hands-on, people-first position designed for a driven fitness professional who wants more than just teaching classes—you want to lead, influence, and build something meaningful.

You’ll coach, support members, energize the community, and learn the operational and sales skills needed to run a successful fitness center. If you’re excited by growth, leadership, and being part of a results-focused team, keep reading.

What This Role Is Really About

This is a high-impact leadership-in-training role that blends:

• Coaching and instruction

• Community building and team support

• Sales and member experience

• Learning the business side of fitness

You’ll be developed, mentored, and prepared to step into a General Manager role based on performance, not just tenure.

Who You Are

You’re someone who brings energy, confidence, and heart into everything you do.

• A certified group fitness instructor or personal trainer through a nationally accredited organization
  OR a MAX-certified instructor with 1+ year of coaching experience

• A natural motivator who loves helping people succeed - members and teammates

• A strong communicator who feels comfortable leading classes, conversations, and community events

• A team player who’s flexible, proactive, and not afraid to jump in where needed

• Someone who aligns deeply with our values and believes fitness should be empowering and fun

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, and that’s part of the fun.

• Coach 10–15 high-energy, 45-minute group fitness classes per week (HIIT, Strength, Cardio Kickboxing)

• Help manage class schedules, coordinate subs, and support instructor onboarding and development

• Assist with membership sales, lead follow-up, and retention, working closely with the Center Manager

• Be a visible leader at local marketing and community events (at least 2 weekends per month)

• Capture content for social media and promotions (yes, your energy matters!)

• Maintain accurate member records using ClubReady and other systems

• Help uphold a clean, safe, welcoming, high-energy environment

• Represent MAX in a way that inspires confidence, consistency, and results

What You’ll Need

• Current CPR/AED certification preferred

• Valid group fitness or personal training certification (NASM, ACE, AFAA, etc.)
  OR MAX Instructor Certification with 1+ year coaching experience preferred

• Ability to work a flexible 40-hour schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

• Comfort using—or willingness to learn—tools like ClubReady, Go High Level, and FranConnect

Compensation & Perks

We believe in investing in our leaders.

• $41,600–$45,000 base salary

• Performance bonuses available after a 90-day probation period

• Paid Time Off

  • 5 days PTO after 90 days

  • 15 total days PTO after 180 days

• Paid holidays (center-specific schedule)

• FREE membership at MAX Fitness & Wellness

• 30%+ discounts on NASM, AFAA, and continuing education

• Clear growth path and leadership development

Our Core Values

At MAX Fitness & Wellness, we don’t just talk about values, we live them:

• We live with passion and drive

• We create a supportive, connected community

• We inspire through our actions

• We never stop learning and growing

• We nurture happiness and fun

• We interact with sincerity and honesty

If those values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Important Notes

• This is an on-site role in Hillsborough, NJ