Assistant Manager; General Manager, 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.

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.

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
  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

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 Club Ready
  and other systems

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

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

• 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 Club Ready, Go High Level, and Fran Connect

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

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.

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