Assistant Boxing Instructor Jobs in San Jose, CA

About This Role 

As a Boxing Coach for our Contender's Corner Studio, you will engage and "wow" our members in every event by creating a high-energy, fun, results-focused group workout where everyone feels successful. You will deliver an exciting boxing-based fitness experience that combines proper technique, conditioning, strength, cardio, and motivation while creating a strong sense of community. 

Our Boxing Coaches are more than instructors-they are entertainers, motivators, technicians, and community builders. You are responsible for creating an inclusive environment where beginners feel comfortable, experienced participants feel challenged, and every member leaves wanting to come back. 

Essential Purpose 

The Boxing Coach is responsible for leading safe, effective, and engaging boxing-inspired group fitness events that deliver an exceptional member experience. Coaches will educate participants on proper boxing technique, motivate members to push beyond their perceived limits, and create an energetic and welcoming class environment. 

The ideal candidate is passionate about boxing, fitness, music, coaching, and creating an unforgettable member experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver high-energy, safe, effective, and engaging boxing and boxing-inspired group fitness events. 
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where members of all fitness and experience levels feel successful. 
• Coach and demonstrate proper boxing fundamentals, including stance, footwork, punches, defensive movements, combinations, and bag work. 
• Provide modifications, progressions, and regressions to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities. 
• Motivate, encourage, and challenge members throughout the workout while maintaining a positive and supportive coaching style. 
• Create an exciting class atmosphere through energy, personality, music, and member interaction. 
• Build relationships with members and foster a strong sense of community inside and outside the studio. 
• Arrive prepared and ready to deliver a consistent, high-quality EoS Fitness experience. 

Safety & Technique 

• Ensure all members understand and follow proper boxing technique and equipment usage. 
• Prioritize member safety at all times and provide clear instruction and coaching corrections. 
• Monitor class participants and provide modifications when appropriate. 
• Ensure boxing bags, gloves, wraps, and other equipment are used safely and appropriately. 
• Inspect the studio and equipment before and after class and report any maintenance or safety concerns. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and member-ready studio environment. 

Team & Culture 

• Represent the EoS Fitness brand, Core Purpose, and Core Values in every interaction. 
• Be a positive, collaborative, and reliable member of the Group Fitness team. 
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, education, auditions, and special events. 
• Support fellow instructors, coaches, and gym team members. 
• Be open to feedback and actively seek opportunities to improve coaching skills and member experience. 
• Stay current on boxing trends, group fitness programming, coaching techniques, and industry best practices. 
• Assist with special events, member engagement opportunities, and promotional activities as needed. 

Business & Member Engagement 

• Help grow event attendance by creating workouts and experiences that keep members coming back. 
• Encourage member participation, consistency, and connection to the EoS Fitness community. 
• Promote upcoming events, and fitness opportunities when appropriate. 
• Actively contribute to creating loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners. 
• Support the overall growth and success of the Group Fitness department. 

Qualifications 

• Previous experience coaching boxing, kickboxing, combat sports, group fitness, or related athletic conditioning. 
• Strong knowledge of boxing fundamentals, including proper stance, footwork, punching mechanics, combinations, and safe bag work. 
• Ability to coach and motivate individuals in a group fitness environment. 
• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness, Personal Training, Boxing, or comparable fitness certification, or the ability to obtain an approved certification within the required timeframe. 
• Current CPR/AED certification. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and movements with proper form and technique. 
• Reliable, energetic, professional, and passionate about helping others reach their goals. 

Preferred 

• Previous group fitness instruction experience. 
• Boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, or combat sports coaching experience. 
• Experience coaching heavy bag, boxing conditioning, cardio boxing, or boxing-inspired fitness classes. 
• Nationally recognized Group Fitness and/or Personal Training certification. 
• Experience working in a high-energy boutique fitness or group training environment. 
• Strong social media presence or ability to engage and build a community. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Ability to create a fun, motivating, and inclusive member experience. 
• Strong understanding of boxing technique and movement. 
• Ability to provide clear verbal and visual coaching cues. 
• Ability to coach proper form while managing the energy and flow of a group class. 
• Ability to adapt workouts for beginners through advanced participants. 
• High energy, strong stage presence, and confidence coaching in front of groups. 
• Ability to build relationships and create a sense of community. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to receive feedback, learn, grow, and continuously improve. 
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lead and demonstrate a 45-minute boxing-based events. 
• Ability to perform and demonstrate boxing movements, strength exercises, cardio activities, and other functional fitness movements. 
• Ability to move throughout the studio to observe, coach, and interact with members. 
• Ability to lift, move, and set up fitness equipment as needed. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedule and business needs