Assistant Manager - MAX Fitness & Wellness, Hillsborough, NJ

About the Role

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 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

• $40,000 - $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.

Ready to Lead With Us?

Click “Apply” to start your application today. Questions? Reach out directly to Tony Ferrao: tony@fitfranchisebrands