Women's Boxing Coach
About West End Athletic Club
West End Athletic Club is one of Toronto's premier boxing and fitness facilities.
We are a family-owned, community-driven club dedicated to helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident through world-class coaching.
Our philosophy is simple: The Energy of Family. The Standards of Champions. Boxing Done Right.
Whether someone is stepping into a gym for the first time or preparing for competition, we provide a welcoming environment built on professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Women's Boxing Coach to lead and expand our Women's Boxing Program.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about empowering women through boxing while helping build one of the premier women's boxing communities in Toronto.
As the leader of this program, you will play a key role in developing curriculum, coaching standards, member experience, and long-term program growth.
We're looking for someone who can create an environment where women of all ages and abilities feel welcomed, challenged, supported, and inspired.
Your Primary Responsibility
Your primary focus will be to build, lead, and grow the Women's Boxing Program at the West End Athletic Club.
This includes:
- Developing a structured women's boxing curriculum for all skill levels.
- Delivering engaging, high-quality boxing classes.
- Creating a welcoming environment for beginners.
- Helping members build confidence, fitness, and technical boxing skills.
- Continuously improving the program based on member feedback and coaching experience.
- Working alongside management to grow participation and retention within the women's program.
What You'll Do
- Lead women's boxing classes with energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
- Develop and refine class programming and curriculum.
- Teach proper boxing technique, footwork, defense, and conditioning.
- Ensure a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment.
- Build meaningful relationships with members.
- Mentor and motivate women to achieve their individual goals.
- Contribute ideas to improve the program and overall member experience.
- Support club events, workshops, and women's initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with the coaching team.
- Uphold the standards, values, and culture of West End Athletic Club.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is more than a coach.
We're looking for someone who can become the face of our Women's Boxing Program.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Boxing coaching experience.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A passion for empowering women through fitness and sport.
- Strong class management skills.
- High energy and a positive attitude.
- Professionalism and reliability.
- Confidence leading groups of varying abilities.
- A growth mindset and willingness to continuously improve.
- The ability to build community and foster lasting relationships.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).
- Boxing coaching certification or equivalent experience (preferred).
Who Succeeds at West End Athletic Club?
The most successful coaches at West End Athletic Club aren't simply great instructors. They're leaders, mentors, and culture builders. They understand that coaching goes far beyond teaching combinations.
They create confidence, build relationships, and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. The coaches who thrive at West End are those who:
- Lead by example both inside and outside the gym.
- Inspire confidence in every member they coach.
- Build genuine, lasting relationships.
- Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Take initiative without being asked.
- Hold themselves to a high standard of professionalism.
- Communicate clearly and consistently.
- Work collaboratively with the coaching team.
- Embrace feedback and continuous learning.
- Believe coaching is about changing lives, not simply teaching boxing.
At West End Athletic Club, we're not just hiring another boxing coach. We're looking for someone who wants to build a program, strengthen our community, and leave a lasting impact on the lives of the women they coach.
Why Join West End Athletic Club?
- Lead and shape one of Toronto's fastest-growing women's boxing programs.
- Help build and develop the curriculum from the ground up.
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role within the club.
- Work alongside an experienced coaching team, including national champions and professional boxers.
- Access to a premium 10,000 sq. ft. training facility.
- Complimentary Unlimited Membership.
- Employee pricing on apparel and retail merchandise.
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
- Opportunities to lead seminars, workshops, and special events.
- Be part of a family-owned organization committed to excellence.
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Independent Contractor Position.
- Opportunities for additional coaching hours, private lessons, workshops, and program growth.
- Flexible scheduling based on program needs.
Application Questions
- Describe your boxing coaching experience.
- Have you coached women's boxing classes before?
- What is your coaching philosophy?
- How would you make beginners feel comfortable in their first boxing class?
- If hired, what ideas would you bring to help grow the Women's Boxing Program?
- What days and times are you available to coach?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Why do you believe you would be a great fit for West End Athletic Club?
Experience
- Boxing coaching: 1 year preferred.
- Group fitness or group coaching experience considered an asset.
Certifications
- Boxing Coaching Certification (preferred)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location
In Person
West End Athletic Club
Etobicoke, Ontario
Our Vision
Our goal is to build the premier women's boxing community in Toronto, where every woman, regardless of experience, feels empowered to challenge herself, develop new skills, improve her health, and become part of something bigger than a workout.
We're looking for a coach who shares that vision and is excited to lead the next chapter of the Women's Boxing Program at West End Athletic Club.
The Energy of Family. The Standards of Champions. Boxing Done Right
Pay: $20.00-$60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
