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.  Powered by JazzHR