Employment Opportunities

List of 9 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.

• FIS/U16 Alpine Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy has an opening within the FIS/U16 full-time alpine coaching staff for 2022-2023. The ideal candidate’s qualities include motivation, enthusiasm, a love of skiing, positive and supportive communication, and the ability to connect with our athletes. Compensation is competitive with housing possible. Coaches receive a ski pass and other CVA employee benefits. Applicants must be able to pass and secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard background check, CPR/First Aid certification, Safesport, etc. 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 FIS/U16 Alpine athletes
  • Training with athletes 6 days a week, when at Sugarloaf,
  • Providing video analysis of athletes
  • Goal setting for each athlete
  • Planning and managing athlete training & travel
  • Budgeting and reconciling financial costs 
  • Traveling 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 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

• Mathematics Teacher (Winter Term Only)

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) has an open position in the Math Department and is seeking a Mathematics Teacher for the 2022-23 school year for 7th Grade Math in the Winter Term Only.  This position would involve teaching one section of 7th Grade math and potentially additional hours tutoring in our Academic Success Program. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching mathematics. Classes range in size from 6-12 students. Teaching at CVA allows for the freedom to design and develop the current curriculum to best serve the needs of the student-athletes that learn on-the-go during training and competitions. 
  
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to klanoue-egan@gocva.com or Karen Lanoue-Egan, Carrabassett Valley Academy, 3197 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947.

   

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach 1 section of Middle School Math for the Winter Term of the 2022-2023 school year;  approximately 5 hours in-class hours per week
  • Provide prompt grading and feedback for students
  • Provide asynchronous travel assignments and feedback for students when out of the classroom for athletic training and competitions
  • Attend weekly teacher meetings, school meetings, and faculty meetings
  • Timely communication with parents, students, and co-workers
  • Occasional office hours set by the teacher to meet with students needing extra help

   

  Other Duties

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

  Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in math or education preferred.
  • Ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses in math

  Compensation and Benefits 

  • Compensation commensurate with experience 
  • Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass 
  • Meals in Campus Dining Commons open to employees and their families during the school year
  • Access to endless recreation opportunities of the Carrabassett Valley including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing and more

  
  
  

• Ski Cross Development Coach

  Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) Ski Cross is looking to hire one, full-time development coach moving into the 2022/2023 season. The ideal candidate has a solid racing background in ski cross or alpine. Coaching experience is a plus. Candidates must be high-energy and passionate about their sport. 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 Development team (ages 15 and under)
  • 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 development team
  • Ski tuning and waxing
  • Traveling 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. 

• 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.