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

FIT Franchise Brands, Hillsborough, New Jersey, United States

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Assistant Manager (Future General Manager, 6‑12 Month Track) Location: 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.

What This Role Is Really About

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

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

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

$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

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

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