UFC GYM Pinellas Park is seeking a passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable Boxing Group Fitness Coach to lead engaging classes that inspire members of all fitness levels.
This coach will create a safe, motivating, and high-energy training environment while teaching authentic boxing techniques, improving members’ fitness, and building a strong community within the gym.
The ideal candidate has boxing coaching or competitive experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate large groups while maintaining proper technique and safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-energy boxing group fitness classes for beginner through intermediate participants.
- Teach proper stance, punching mechanics, combinations, footwork, head movement, and defensive techniques.
- Incorporate heavy bag work, partner drills, and boxing-specific conditioning.
- Ensure proper technique and member safety throughout every session.
- Modify drills and exercises to accommodate different fitness and experience levels.
- Create a welcoming, positive, and motivating class environment.
- Build relationships with members to improve retention and class attendance.
- Arrive early to prepare equipment and remain after class to answer member questions.
- Encourage members to explore additional UFC GYM programs, including personal training and specialty classes.
- Maintain a clean and organized training area.
- Represent UFC GYM professionally on and off the training floor.
Qualifications
Required
- Boxing coaching or competitive experience.
- Strong knowledge of boxing fundamentals, technique, and conditioning.
- Previous group fitness coaching experience.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to coach groups with varying fitness and experience levels.
- CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain before employment.
Preferred
- Personal training certification through NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, or a comparable organization.
- Additional kickboxing, Muay Thai, or MMA coaching experience.
- Experience coaching youth and adults.
- Experience providing private lessons or personal training.
Skills & Attributes
- Positive attitude and high energy.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
- Passion for helping others improve.
- Comfortable coaching groups of 10–30+ participants.
- Ability to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback.
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrate boxing techniques and conditioning drills throughout class.
- Lift and move pads, bags, and training equipment.
- Stand, move, and coach for extended periods.
- Perform high-intensity demonstrations when necessary.
Success Looks Like
A successful Boxing Group Fitness Coach will:
- Deliver consistently engaging, high-quality classes.
- Build strong relationships with members.
- Increase class attendance and member retention.
- Maintain a safe and positive training environment.
- Help members improve their confidence, fitness, and boxing skills.
- Represent the UFC GYM brand with professionalism.
Why Join UFC GYM?
- Coach alongside experienced martial arts and fitness professionals.
- Make a lasting impact on members of different ages and fitness levels.
- Grow your coaching career with a recognized fitness and combat sports brand.
- Explore opportunities for additional income through personal training, specialty clinics, and private lessons.
Ready to join the team? Apply with your resume and a brief summary of your boxing and coaching experience.
UFC GYM Pinellas Park — TRAIN DIFFERENT.
WE ARE UFC GYM
We are the original. The world leader. The trail-blazer of MMA-inspired fitness. Rooted in authenticity, we are an extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® and proud to make the training programs and benefits of elite MMA athletes accessible to all, regardless of age or athletic ability.