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High-Energy Group Fitness Coach | Lead, Motivate & Transform Lives

THE MAX Challenge, Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States


THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE FITNESS JOB
You don’t just lead workouts. You lead people.

At MAX Fitness & Wellness, our instructors aren’t just coaches…they’re the reason someone walks in unsure and walks out stronger, more confident, and believing in themselves again.

If you’re the kind of person who:

Brings energy into every room you walk into

Loves being on stage and commanding a room

Feeds off helping people break through limits

Wants to be part of something bigger than just “a class”

…keep reading.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO
This is part coach, part motivator, part leader.

Lead high-energy, 45-minute group workouts (strength, cardio, kickboxing)

Command a room of 15–60 members and make every person feel seen

Give real-time coaching, form corrections, and modifications

Push people past mental barriers safely and effectively

Support members with simple, sustainable nutrition guidance

Build real relationships…you’ll know names, stories, and goals

Create an environment people don’t want to miss

This is not a “clock in, clock out” role. This is a

you change someone’s day in 45 minutes

role.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT
You don’t need to be perfect. But you do need presence.

You have energy people feel immediately

You’re confident leading a room and speaking in front of groups

You genuinely care about people and their progress

You’re coachable, reliable, and bring consistency

You show up prepared and ready to deliver

Experience helps, but it’s not everything.

Backgrounds that crush here: Fitness instruction, athletics, dance, performing, teaching, sales, public speaking

No experience? If you have the right presence and attitude, we’ll train you.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE COACHING HERE

You’re not just teaching workouts…you’re changing lives

You’re part of a tight-knit, supportive team

Every class feels like an event, not a routine

You see real transformations in real people

You grow personally while helping others do the same

THE DETAILS

Part-time role (morning and/or evening classes)

Consistent schedule preferred

Paid training + certification provided

$20–$30 per class (based on experience and performance)

CPR/AED certification required (or willingness to obtain)

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