Position: Sport Science Instructor (Grades 912)Location: Stow, Massachusetts Masters Academy InternationalAnticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026Full & Part Time positions availableMasters Academy InternationalMasters Academy International is New Englands only school that combines top-tier sports and academics to prepare future leaders who excel in athletics, academics, and life. At Masters Academy International, academics arent placed between training sessionsthey are a vital part of developing an elite performer. Weve created a curriculum that respects the demands of our athletes without sacrificing intellectual rigor. Students are challenged through engaging coursework, grounded in inquiry, which encourages healthy disagreement and debate and emphasizes quality over quantity.MAIs academic program aims to strike a balance between well-being and learning for our student-athletes, helping them develop not only knowledge but also the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and nurture the critical and creative thinking skills required to understand and solve global challenges. As a result, our students graduate from MAI as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and confident learners prepared to excel in any field.The OpportunityWe are seeking educators and sport science professionals to design and teach courses that connect the science of human performance directly to the lived experiences of our student-athletes. Drawing on expertise in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports medicine, nutrition science, or the physics of sport, instructors will create engaging learning experiences that explore movement efficiency, energy systems, force production, injury prevention, recovery, and performance nutrition. Our student-athletes bring discipline, strong work ethic, and genuine curiosity about how their bodies function and how performance can be optimized; they are eager to learn from instructors who can translate research into practice, deepen their understanding of training and recovery, and build the analytical skills needed to evaluate performance strategies critically.
We welcome both experienced educators and professionals from sport science fields who are passionate about guiding the next generation of student-athletes toward excellence in both academics and athletics.What You Will DoIn this role, you will design courses that illuminate the scientific principles behind athletic performance, connecting theory directly to students training and competition experiences. Youll use students own sports as living laboratoriesanalyzing movement, examining training adaptations, and investigating performance questions that matter to them personally. Through hands-on investigations, experiments, and case studies, you will help students think like scientists and apply the scientific method. Drawing on examples from elite and professional sport, youll bring concepts in physics, biology, chemistry, and human physiology to life.
You will guide students through inquiry-based projects in which they design studies, collect and analyze data, and communicate their findings, while providing thoughtful feedback that strengthens their analytical skills. As a mentor, youll offer one-on-one support that connects scientific understanding to their growth as athletes, leveraging technology and emerging research to deepen engagement. Above all, you will cultivate a classroom culture grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning, and build strong partnerships with students and families to support each learners development.Who You AreYou bring professional or academic expertise in sport science, kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physics, nutrition science, or a related field, along with a passion for helping student-athletes understand the science of performance in ways that feel accessible and personally meaningful. You view athletic training and competition as powerful contexts for teaching scientific thinking and inquiry, and you take ownership of your students success and well-being.
You either understandor are eager to learn aboutthe unique demands student-athletes face and can support them in developing balance and resilience. You approach your work with humility, valuing relationships, collaboration, and feedback, and you demonstrate courage by facing challenges directly, acting with integrity, and taking thoughtful risks that advance student learning. As a lifelong learner, you continually seek new knowledge, refine your practice, and embrace innovation rather than settling for the status quo. You exercise sound judgment and adaptability, setting clear priorities in changing environments and meeting new challenges with curiosity and a growth-oriented mindset.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range is $80,000.
Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.Diversity, Inclusion, and SafeguardingWe are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
