• Our Team

  We are a diverse team of fitness enthusiasts, swimmers, runners and sports fanatics! Each one of us contributes in our own way to a quality environment from behind the scenes to the front-line. Get to know us here.

• Our Philosophy

  At MIT Recreation, we are all about enhancing the lives of our community from the moment we open in the morning, to the second we close-up at night. We take pride in helping others create and maintain healthy lifestyles.

• Our Culture

  We believe in putting a positive attitude, integrity, and passion behind everything we do. We also believe in balancing workdays with morning swims, afternoon runs, pickle-ball matches, and everything in between.

Career Opportunities

• Deck Manager - Winter

  Aquatics | Lifeguard@mit.edu

  In this role you will support the Aquatic Managers in supervising informal recreational swimming and diving, building security, as well as the safe administration of the Aquatic Center, its staff, and programs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Starting Rate $22 per hour.

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• Fall Swim Instructor

  Aquatics | Aqualesson@mit.edu

  Learn to Swim Instructors teach our Youth and Adult Group Lessons, Private Lessons, and Health and Safety Classes. Applicants must possess the ability to teach multi-level classes of varying types. Starting Rate $25+ per hour based on experience.

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• Winter Lifeguard

  Aquatics | Lifeguard@mit.edu

  Join our professional lifeguards for the next academic year. If you are not certified or have let your certification lapse and would like to work for MIT Recreation we are happy to certify you on-site! Starting rate: $20 per hour

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• Group Exercise Instructor - Cycle, Strength/Cardio

  Fitness | Fitness@mit.edu

  This position requires the ability to instruct group exercise classes, create routines, and coordinate music. We offer a wide variety of classes as a part of our group exercise schedule as well as pop up classes across campus. Certification required. Currently looking for instructors with cycling, strength, HIIT/bootcamp experience, but all applicants welcome to apply. Starting Pay Range: $30-$35/hr

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• Member Services Associate

  Member Services | Memberservices@mit.edu

  Deliver professional and positive customer service while assisting with the daily organization, data entry and processing of memberships, towel service, locker rentals, and Fitness and Aquatic Programs.

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• Massage Therapist

  Fitness | Fitness@mit.edu

  The Massage Therapist position provides safe, therapeutic massage services and body treatment techniques. Must hold a Massachusetts State certification as a Massage Therapist. Hiring Rate Range: $48-$58/hour

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• Personal Trainer

  Fitness | Personaltraining@mit.edu

  This position is responsible for conducting fitness testing and assessments, advising participants of results, programming and providing one-on-one personal training to members, and educating them about the fundamentals of strength and cardiovascular training, as well as the proper and safe use of applicable equipment. Applicants must hold a valid NCCA accredited PT certification. Email with resume and copy of certifications to apply.

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• Crossfit Coach

  Fitness | Personaltraining@mit.edu

  This position is responsible for conducting the programming and instruction of the Cross Training Program at MIT Recreation. Will coach and instruct 5-20 individuals according to programming formed, educate participants on progression of universal movement patterns by varying load, distance, and speed, as well as guide participants in understanding safety and enhancing efficacy. -Current CrossFit or USAW Level 1 or higher certification required

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