Employment Opportunities

List of 7 items.

• Alpine Weekend Program Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is looking to hire one, part-time Alpine Weekend Program coach for the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate’s qualities include motivation, enthusiasm, a love of skiing, positive and supportive communication, and the ability to connect with our athletes. Racing background is a plus. Coaches receive a ski pass and other CVA employee benefits. Applicants must be able to secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership and pass Safesport training. This is a great opportunity for a coach who wishes to develop professionally and is looking for mentoring to become the best coach you can be! Please contact Kirk Dwyer at kdwyer@gocva.com or 970-409-7765.

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  • Coaching Alpine Weekend Program athletes (ages 8-18)
  • Training with athletes 2 days/week, on weekends, at Sugarloaf
  • Traveling to local races to support athletes, as needed
  • Effectively communicating with athletes, coaching staff, and parents
  • Providing evaluations at the end-of-the season for all athletes

  
  

  Other Duties

  • Tap into a student’s passion for skiing, love of the outdoors, and willingness to work hard to help each athletes achieve his/her/their personal best

  All applicants must have a valid US Driver's license.

• Assistant Athletic Trainer/High Performance Team Member

  Job Description:

  Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer/High Performance Team Member

  Status: Full-time 9 months

  Classification: Salary with 12-month Benefits

  Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer

   

  Job Summary:

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) has an open position on the Health & Wellness team and is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer/High Performance Team Member for the 2022-23 school year.  This position would involve assisting in maintaining the athletic training program for all middle school and high school student-athletes at Carrabassett Valley Academy.   The position is full-time for 9 months (late August-early June), plus an additional 2 week on-campus summer camp.

   

  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Tristy Wolfe, twolfe@gocva.com.

   

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Provides professional athletic training services including but not limited to, prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, education, immediate care, treatment, counseling, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
  • Athletic Training organization and administration duties include maintenance of the athletic training facility, inventory of equipment, preparing bids within a budget, detailed and accurate documentation, AED maintenance and communication with parents, patients, staff and physicians.
  •  Serves as a member of the high-performance team requiring good understanding of strength and conditioning, prevention of injuries and an ability to work collaboratively as a team.  Candidate will help set goals for the program and effectively prepare and coordinate dryland schedules based on the team’s goals requiring an ability to be flexible, organized, and multi-task.
  • Ability to make connections with young athletes and work collaboratively with the wellness team, parents and staff.  Must be enthusiastic about helping young athletes grow and be successful.

   

  Additional Duties:

  • Attends seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
  • Covers shifts as part of a weekday and weekend duty team as per contract defined.
  • Share on-call availability with the Head Athletic Trainer.
  • Potential to serve as the “return to snow” coach if the candidate has skills/passion in this area.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

   

  Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • State of Maine Athletic Training license required or eligible to complete
  • NATABOC certified
  • First Aid and CPR certified required. First Aid and CPR Instructor preferred.
  • CSCS  or comparable preferred

   

  Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Compensation commensurate with experience 
  • Eligibility to contribute to the CVA retirement plan
  • Health Insurance, life insurance, STD insurance, LTD insurance, A D & D insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
  • FICA: 50% paid by CVA and 50% paid by employee
  • Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass 
  • Meals in Campus Dining Commons open to employees and their families during the school year
  • On-campus housing, pending availability
  • Access to endless recreation opportunities of the Carrabassett Valley including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and more

  
  

  Carrabassett Valley 

  Carrabassett Valley is home to 4,000-foot Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, Maine's largest ski area. The resort offers 162 skiing and snowboarding trails, terrain parks, and an Olympian-designed Cross course. In the winter months, Carrabassett Valley also offers over 80 miles of groomed trails connecting four backcountry eco-lodges for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking, open to the public at no charge. In warmer weather, grab a round at Sugarloaf’s renowned golf or enjoy the nearly 100 miles of mountain bike trails including over 20 miles of newly-constructed, purpose-built single-track for all abilities.  With a short ride to nearby Flagstaff Lake, the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, or any of the surrounding ponds and streams in the region, you can enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding opportunities. Feel like hiking? Access to the Appalachian Trail is right out our front door! Carrabassett Valley has it all!

  
  

  Carrabassett Valley Academy

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is an independent, college-preparatory boarding/day school for 7th grade to post-graduate students, located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. The mission of CVA is to foster focused, individual student-athlete development by providing the optimum balance between college preparatory academics, responsible community living, and world-class athletic training in competitive skiing and snowboarding. CVA is more than a school; it is a way of life that is shaped by the ruggedness of the terrain and environment. We create a life-changing experience not found elsewhere, an experience that creates growth, opportunity, and choices. To learn more about our unique school, visit our website at www.gocva.com.

• Freestyle Moguls Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is looking to hire one, full-time Freestyle Moguls Coach moving into the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate has a solid background in Freestyle skiing. Coaching experience is a plus. Candidates must be high-energy and passionate about their sport. Compensation is competitive with housing possible. Coaches receive ski passes and other discounted rates for dependents in academy, weekend program, and camps. Applicants must be able to pass and secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard background check, CPR/First Aid certification, Safesport, etc. Please contact Action Sports Director Nate McKenzie for more information at nmckenzie@gocva.com.

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  • Coaching Freestyle Moguls A-level athletes 
  • Managing travel and training camps/ planning for the season
  • Training with athletes 6 days a week, when at Sugarloaf
  • Providing video analysis of athletes
  • Goal setting for each athlete
  • Budgeting and reconciling financial costs for the Moguls team
  • Occasional travel for one week, or more, at a time

  
  

  Other Duties

  • Perform requisite number of weekday and weekend dormitory duties required of all faculty and staff 
  • Tap into a student’s passion for skiing, love of the outdoors, and willingness to work hard to help each athletes achieve his/her/their personal best

  All applicants must have a valid US Driver's license.

• Freestyle Weekend Program Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) Ski Cross is looking to hire one, part-time Freestyle Weekend Program coach for the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate has a background in Freestyle skiing. Coaching experience is a plus. Candidates must be high-energy and passionate about their sport. Coaches receive ski passes and other discounted rates for dependents in academy, weekend program, and camps. Applicants must be able to secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership and pass Safesport training. Please contact Action Sports Director Nate McKenzie for more information at nmckenzie@gocva.com.

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  • Coaching the Freestyle Weekend Program athletes (ages 8-18)
  • Training with athletes 2 days/ week, on weekends, at Sugarloaf
  • Traveling to local events, as needed
  • Effectively communicating with athletes, coaching staff, and parents
  • Providing evaluations at the end-of-the season for all athletes

  
  

  Other Duties

  • Tap into a student’s passion for skiing, love of the outdoors, and willingness to work hard to help each athletes achieve his/her/their personal best

  All applicants must have a valid US Driver's license.

• Maintenance/Custodian

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) has an open position in the Maintenance Department.  This position is a year-round position, for 32-40 hours per week. The position involves the daily maintenance and cleaning of CVA building, grounds, and equipment. The schedule is flexible, and applicants would work with both students and faculty in a secondary education setting. Interested candidates should contact Dave Koenig at 207-237-4451 or dkoenig@gocva.com. 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspects the building, grounds, and equipment.

  • Handles necessary repairs and maintenance

  • Keeps buildings and property in clean and orderly condition.

  • Performs routine maintenance activities.

  • Performs routine and deep cleaning duties.

  • Keeps a maintenance log and reports any issues to the maintenance manager

  • Responds to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.

  • Collaborates with the maintenance team and contractors as needed.

  • Reads and follows manuals, blueprints, and other written instructions.

  • Uses equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.

  • Gathers and empties trash.

  • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.

  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

  • Drives vehicles required to perform or maintenance work, including industrial trucks or vans.

   

  Qualification Requirements

  • At least one year of building maintenance, construction, plumbing, or electrician experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

  • A certification in building maintenance is a plus.

  • Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.

  • Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50 pounds.

  • Communicates effectively. 

  • Collaborates with maintenance workers, maintenance managers, and contractors.
  
  

  Compensation and Benefits 

  • Competitive wages

  • Health Insurance, STD, LTD, Voluntary Accident, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 6+months of the year

  • Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass 

  • Meals open to employees and their families during the school year

• Ski Cross Weekend Program Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) Ski Cross is looking to hire one, part-time Ski Cross Weekend Program coach for the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate has a racing background in ski cross or alpine. Candidates must be energetic and enjoy working with kids. Applicants must be able to secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership and pass Safesport training. Please contact Head Coach and Program Manager, Michael Phelan, with any inquires. Email: Mphelan@gocva.com or Phone: 401 787 0683.

  
  Responsibilities include: 
  

  • Coaching the Ski Cross Weekend Program athletes (ages 8-18)
  • Training with athletes 2 days/ week, on weekends, at Sugarloaf
  • Traveling to USASA Maine Mountain SX events as needed
  • Effectively communicating with athletes, coaching staff, and parents
  • Providing evaluations at the end-of-the season for all athletes

• Snowboard Weekend Program Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is looking to hire part-time Snowboard Weekend Program coaches for the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate has a competitive snowboarding background. Candidates must be energetic and enjoy working with kids. Applicants must be able to secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership and pass Safesport training. Please contact Snowboard Program Director, Freddy McCarthy, at fmccarthy@gocva.com with any inquires. 

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  • Coaching the Snowboard Weekend Program athletes (ages 8-18)
  • Training with athletes 2 days/ week, on weekends, at Sugarloaf
  • Traveling to USASA Maine Mountain events, as needed
  • Effectively communicating with athletes, coaching staff, and parents
  • Providing evaluations at the end-of-the season for all athletes

  
  

  Other Duties

  • Tap into a student’s passion for skiing, love of the outdoors, and willingness to work hard to help each athletes achieve his/her/their personal best

  All applicants must have a valid US Driver's license.