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UFC GYM RIVERDALE

Boxing Instructor

Riverdale, NJ

At UFC GYM, the Boxing Coach is responsible for ensuring a positive member experience. Coaches are ... Responds professionally to requests and inquiries from guests, members and staff. * Understands and ...

UFC GYM RIVERDALE

Boxing Instructor

Riverdale, NJ

At UFC GYM, the Boxing Coach is responsible for ensuring a positive member experience. Coaches are ... Responds professionally to requests and inquiries from guests, members and staff. * Understands and ...

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Professional boxing is a regulated combat sport where two athletes compete using their fists, wearing gloves, and following specific rules and weight classes. Unlike amateur boxing, professionals fight for prize money, rankings, and titles, and their bouts usually last longer and can be more physically demanding. Boxers often train for years, and their matches are overseen by official organizations to ensure fairness and safety. The sport is popular worldwide and features well-known championships and belts that fighters compete for.

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To thrive as a Professional Boxer, you need exceptional physical conditioning, technical boxing skills, and usually an amateur boxing background or certification from a recognized boxing organization. Familiarity with training equipment such as mitts, heavy bags, and protective gear, as well as adherence to safety and regulatory standards, is essential. Mental toughness, discipline, and the ability to handle pressure are crucial soft skills for excelling in the ring. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring peak performance, personal safety, and career longevity in the highly competitive world of professional boxing.

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AspectProfessional BoxingAmateur Boxing
CredentialsBoxing license, often with professional experienceAmateur license, often with amateur-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentPaid matches, gyms, arenas, travel for competitionsTraining gyms, local competitions, national tournaments
Industry UsageWidely used in professional sports, entertainment, and mediaUsed in Olympic events, amateur tournaments, youth programs

Professional Boxing involves paid matches with a focus on entertainment and career development, while Amateur Boxing emphasizes skill development and competition without monetary gain. Both roles require boxing licenses and training, but differ mainly in purpose, environment, and industry context.

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To become a professional boxer, you should start by gaining amateur experience through local competitions, develop your skills with a qualified coach, and obtain necessary licenses from boxing commissions. Building a strong physical condition, learning proper techniques, and participating in sparring are essential steps before turning professional.

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Professional boxers' earnings vary widely based on experience, skill level, and fight significance. Top-tier fighters can earn millions per fight through purses, endorsements, and pay-per-view shares, while many earn modest incomes from local bouts or early career matches. Income depends on fight purses, sponsorships, and the boxer’s marketability.

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Boxing Coach/Trainer

Belleville, NJ • On-site

Legacy Boxing And Fitness LLC
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$20 - $30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Champions Wanted! We are looking for people with the right attitude and skills to be part of our success!

Our mission is to provide the best Olympic Style amateur boxing training in a safe, healthy, clean and fun environment and our employees are the key to fulfilling that mission. Legacy Boxing Club is a registered USA Boxing facility.

Become a part of our elite team, working with some of the top professionals in the industry. If you are looking for a way to incorporate your personal health and fitness values into your professional life, look no further than our Club. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To succeed with us in this position we recommend a background in one or more of the following disciplines:

§ Amateur Boxing

§ Personal Training

§ Group Fitness Training

§ Former Boxer (Amateur/Professional)

You must be a person of high integrity!

Responsibilities:

  • Instruct our members who possess a cross-section of skill levels from entry level to expert, both male and female.
  • Ability to teach boxing fundamentals, footwork, hand and eye-coordination drills for new and advanced skilled boxers including warm-up, floor exercises and stretching.
  • Offer and sell personal training
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to confidently lead a class
  • Ability to work with members on a one-to-one basis during class including verbalizing commands, holding hand-pads, coaching members regarding technique and ensuring members do not hurt themselves during the training.
  • Ensure adherence to the standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the equipment before and after class.
  • Enroll current and potential members in our training program by building relationships and being their fitness expert.
  • Educate members and demonstrate proper use of equipment and fitness techniques related to strength training, conditioning, injury prevention, and sports medicine.
  • Build and maintain referral business within the club.
  • Attend a new hire and other training functions.
  • Participate in the overall safety, comfort, and cleanliness of the facility.
  • Maintain the highest level of professional ethics and compliance with all club rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Promote Legacy Boxing Club’s mission statement and core values.

Qualifications:

  • Possess exceptional organizational skills with the ability to be a self-starter
  • Have the capacity to work with a team as well as independently
  • Competency to multi-task
  • Pass a certification class or training with Legacy Boxing Club’s coaching personnel
  • Pass a background check
  • Have or obtain Green Level Coach’s

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Pass background
  • Current Personal Training certifications such as ACE, AFFA, IFPA, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, Premier, and Apex (note: if not currently certified with one of these organizations, but do have a different type of personal training certifications must be achieved within 90 days of employment).,or Green Level Boxing Coach Certification from USA Boxing.
  • Meet all physical demands required to demonstrate proper use of equipment and fitness techniques.
  • Friendly and outgoing personality
  • Enthusiasm for personal health and fitness.

Benefits:

We offer competitive rates in the health club industry. We also offer flexible schedules, use of our facilities, and growth within the Legacy Boxing Club.

If interested, please submit your resume with a cover letter to info@legacyboxingnj.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer. NO THIRD PARTIES