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Position: Sport Science Instructor (Grades 9–12)
Location: Stow, Massachusetts — Masters Academy International
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Masters Academy International
Masters Academy International is New England’s 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 aren’t placed between training sessions—they are a vital part of developing an elite performer. We’ve 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.
MAI’s 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 Opportunity
We're seeking educators and professionals with expertise in sport science to design and teach courses that connect the science of human performance directly to our student-athletes' lived experiences. Whether your background is in biomechanics, exercise physiology, the physics of sport, kinesiology, nutrition science, or sports medicine, you'll create learning experiences that allow students to explore the scientific principles underlying athletic performance.
Course possibilities include biomechanics—analyzing movement efficiency, force production, and injury mechanics; exercise physiology—examining energy systems, cardiovascular adaptation, and training responses; physics of sport—exploring projectile motion, rotational dynamics, and force application; nutrition and performance—investigating metabolic demands, recovery science, and fueling strategies; or injury prevention and recovery.
Our student-athletes bring discipline, work ethic, and genuine curiosity about how their bodies work and how to optimize performance. They seek instructors who can help them understand the science behind their training, translate research into practice, and develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate performance strategies critically. We welcome both classroom educators and professionals from sport science fields who are interested in teaching the next generation of student-athletes committed to excellence in both arenas.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will design courses that illuminate the scientific principles behind athletic performance, connecting theory directly to students’ training and competition experiences. You’ll use students’ own sports as living laboratories—analyzing 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 learner’s development.
Who You Are
You 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 understand—or are eager to learn about—the 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.
To view the Role Profile, please click here
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range is competitive. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding
We 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.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Saturday 31st January 2026
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.
Location: Stow, Massachusetts — Masters Academy International
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Masters Academy International
Masters Academy International is New England’s 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 aren’t placed between training sessions—they are a vital part of developing an elite performer. We’ve 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.
MAI’s 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 Opportunity
We're seeking educators and professionals with expertise in sport science to design and teach courses that connect the science of human performance directly to our student-athletes' lived experiences. Whether your background is in biomechanics, exercise physiology, the physics of sport, kinesiology, nutrition science, or sports medicine, you'll create learning experiences that allow students to explore the scientific principles underlying athletic performance.
Course possibilities include biomechanics—analyzing movement efficiency, force production, and injury mechanics; exercise physiology—examining energy systems, cardiovascular adaptation, and training responses; physics of sport—exploring projectile motion, rotational dynamics, and force application; nutrition and performance—investigating metabolic demands, recovery science, and fueling strategies; or injury prevention and recovery.
Our student-athletes bring discipline, work ethic, and genuine curiosity about how their bodies work and how to optimize performance. They seek instructors who can help them understand the science behind their training, translate research into practice, and develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate performance strategies critically. We welcome both classroom educators and professionals from sport science fields who are interested in teaching the next generation of student-athletes committed to excellence in both arenas.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will design courses that illuminate the scientific principles behind athletic performance, connecting theory directly to students’ training and competition experiences. You’ll use students’ own sports as living laboratories—analyzing 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 learner’s development.
Who You Are
You 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 understand—or are eager to learn about—the 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.
To view the Role Profile, please click here
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range is competitive. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding
We 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.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Saturday 31st January 2026
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.