Group Fitness Instructor

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$30-$40 per class

Performance-based bonuses

Complimentary membership

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Join THE MAX Challenge as a Group Fitness Instructor, where you'll lead energizing cardio, strength training, and kickboxing workouts. Your role will focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment, fostering personal connections with members, and helping them achieve their fitness goals.

With a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development, you'll make a significant impact in members' lives. Requirements include CPR/AED certification and experience in group fitness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of group fitness instruction experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational coaching skills.
• Passion for helping others improve their health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through high-energy workouts.
• Create a safe and fun workout environment.
• Provide exercise modifications for all fitness levels.
• Coach members toward personal health and fitness goals.
• Build strong relationships with members.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Leadership

Motivational coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Education

CPR/AED Certification

Personal or Group Training Certification

Job description

Group Fitness Instructor

At THE MAX Challenge, we do more than lead workouts-we transform lives. For over a decade, THE MAX Challenge has helped tens of thousands of members nationwide achieve incredible physical transformations while building confidence, resilience, and healthier lifestyles. Through a proven combination of energizing fitness classes, nutritional guidance, accountability, and motivation, we help members create lasting results in just 10 weeks.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Is passionate about health, fitness, and personal growth.
• Leads by example and lives a healthy lifestyle.
• Loves motivating and inspiring others to achieve goals they never thought possible.
• Creates positive energy and helps people feel welcomed, supported, and included.
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships and strong community connections.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Sees challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team.

A Day in the Life

As a MAX Group Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Lead and motivate members through high-energy, 45-minute cardio, strength training, and kickboxing-based workouts utilizing THE MAX Challenge methodology.
• Create a safe, fun, and results-driven workout environment.
• Provide exercise modifications and progressions for all fitness levels, ages, and physical limitations.
• Coach members toward achieving their personal health and fitness goals.
• Provide nutrition coaching and support in alignment with THE MAX Challenge program.
• Build strong relationships with members through personal interaction, encouragement, and accountability.
• Engage with every member by name and make personal connections during each class, whether participating in person or virtually.
• Celebrate member milestones, victories, and transformations.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects THE MAX Challenge values.
• Demonstrate professionalism, preparedness, reliability, and leadership at all times.
• Serve as an ambassador for THE MAX Challenge mission through passion, positivity, and a genuine desire to change lives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• 1+ years of group fitness instruction experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational coaching skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish meaningful relationships with members.
• Passion for helping others improve their health and quality of life.

Preferred:

• Personal or Group Training Certification.
• Health Coaching or Nutrition Experience.
• Experience coaching functional fitness, HIIT, strength training, or kickboxing-style classes.

Schedule

• Part-Time, Flexible Schedule
• Early morning and/or late afternoon availability preferred
• Monday through Friday classes
• Occasional weekend events or classes may be available if desired

Compensation & Benefits

• $30-$40 per class
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to member retention and class growth
• Complimentary THE MAX Challenge membership
• Employee retail and nutrition supplement discounts
• Ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities

Why Join THE MAX Challenge?

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact lives, celebrate victories, and help members achieve results they never thought possible.

If you're looking for more than just another fitness job-and want a career where your energy, passion, and leadership can truly make a difference-we'd love to hear from you.