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 boutique 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, coordination, sales, and community-building. You'll help drive class instruction, team support, and operational execution to deliver our signature 10-week Challenge experience and year-round programs. 

Who You Are 

A certified 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 10-12 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 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, MAX Connect, 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 - $42,000 year base salary 

Performance bonuses available after a 90-day probation period 

5 days PTO after 90 days | 10 days PTO after 1 year 

Paid holidays (center-specific schedule) 

Health insurance eligibility after 90 days 

FREE gym membership at any MAX Fitness & Wellness location 

30% off all NASM and AFAA certifications and continuing education 

Ongoing development opportunities through MAX University and hands-on leadership training 

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) or Madison Stein ([email protected]).