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Carrabassett Valley Academy is dedicated to academic and athletic excellence rooted in the values of kindness, respect, commitment, and gratitude. We believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but also on the hill, in the dorms, and anywhere teachers, coaches, and staff interact with our student-athletes.

Carrabassett Valley Academy is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting exceptional teachers, coaches, and staff who are passionate about the CVA experience.

Current Job Openings

Weekend Program Positions

Join us in the CVA Weekend Program, where Carrabassett Valley Academy and Sugarloaf Mountain come together to share the joy of snow sports with our athletes and families. Discover how you can be part of this journey.

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  • Alpine Weekend Program Coach

    General Information
    Job Title: Alpine Weekend Program Coach
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Employee Status: Part time, non-exempt
    Classification: Hourly

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • US Ski & Snowboard membership
    • Successfully complete SafeSport Training
    • Valid US driver's license

    Job Summary:
    CVA has an open part-time Alpine Weekend Program coach position for the upcoming 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 Sugarloaf season pass and other CVA employee benefits. This is a great opportunity for a coach who wishes to develop professionally and is looking for a coaching mentor.

    Essential Responsibilities:
    • Coach the Alpine Weekend Program athletes, ages 8-18.
    • Coaching availability on weekends and during school vacations in December and February.
    • Execute athletic training on weekends and vacation weeks at Sugarloaf Mountain.
    • Travel to local races to coach athletes.
    • Effectively communicate with athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
    • Complete written athletic evaluations at the end of the season.

    All interested applicants should contact Evan Keefer, Alpine Weekend Program Manager, at ekeefer@gocva.com.

  • Freestyle Weekend Program Coach

    General Information
    Job Title: Freestyle Weekend Program Coach
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Employee Status: Part time, non-exempt
    Classification: Hourly

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • US Ski & Snowboard membership
    • Successfully complete SafeSport Training
    • Valid US driver's license
    Job Summary
    CVA has an open part-time Freestyle Weekend Program coach position for the upcoming 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. Competition background is a plus. Coaches receive a Sugarloaf season pass and other CVA employee benefits. This is a great opportunity for a coach who wishes to develop professionally and is looking for a coaching mentor.

    Essential responsibilities:
    • Coaching the Freestyle Weekend Program athletes, ages 8-18.
    • Coaching availability on weekends and during school vacations in December and February.
    • Execute athletic training on weekends and vacation weeks at Sugarloaf Mountain.
    • Travel to local races to coach athletes.
    • Effectively communicate with athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
    • Complete written athletic evaluations at the end of the season.
    All interested applicants should contact Connor Dolan, Freestyle Weekend Program Manager at cdolan@gocva.com.

  • Ski Cross Weekend Program Coach

    General Information
    Job Title: Ski Cross Weekend Program Coach
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Employee Status: Part time, non-exempt
    Classification: Hourly

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • US Ski & Snowboard membership
    • Successfully complete SafeSport Training
    • Valid US driver's license
    • A love of working with young athletes and the ability to connect with them.
    • A desire to develop professionally to become the best coach you can be.
     
    Job Summary
    CVA has an open part-time Ski Cross Weekend Program coach position for the upcoming 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. Competition background is a plus. Coaches receive a Sugarloaf season pass and other CVA employee benefits. This is a great opportunity for a coach who wishes to develop professionally and is looking for a coaching mentor.

    All interested applicants should contact Mike Phelan at 401-787-0683 or mphelan@gocva.com.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Coaching the Ski Cross Weekend Program athletes, ages 8-18.
    • Coaching availability on weekends and during school vacations in December and
    • February.
    • Execute athletic training on weekends and vacation weeks at Sugarloaf Mountain.
    • Travel to local races to coach athletes.
    • Effectively communicate with athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
    • Complete written athletic evaluations at the end of the season.

  • Snowboard Weekend Program Coach

    General Information
    Job Title: Snowboard Weekend Program Coach
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Employee Status: Part time, non-exempt
    Classification: Hourly

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • US Ski & Snowboard membership
    • Successfully complete SafeSport Training
    • Valid US driver's license
    Job Summary
    CVA has an open part-time Snowboard Weekend Program coach position for the upcoming season. The ideal candidate's qualities include motivation, enthusiasm, a love of riding, positive and supportive communication, and the ability to connect with our athletes. Competition background is a plus. Coaches receive a Sugarloaf season pass and other CVA employee benefits. This is a great opportunity for a coach who wishes to develop professionally and is looking for a coaching mentor.

    Essential responsibilities:
    • Coaching the Snowboard Weekend Program athletes, ages 8-18.
    • Coaching availability on weekends and during school vacations in December and February.
    • Execute athletic training on weekends and vacation weeks at Sugarloaf Mountain.
    • Travel to local races to coach athletes.
    • Effectively communicate with athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
    • Complete written athletic evaluations at the end of the season.
    All interested applicants should contact Freddy McCarthy at fmccarthy@gocva.com.

At Home in the Carrabassett Valley

Carrabassett Valley is home to Sugarloaf Mountain, standing at 4,237 feet, making it one of Maine's tallest peaks and the largest ski area east of the Rocky Mountains. The resort offers 1,360 developed skiable acres and 176 trails, including an Olympian-designed Cross course and the only lift-serviced, above tree line skiing and riding in the East. Additionally, Carrabassett Valley boasts over 80 miles of groomed trails connecting four backcountry eco-lodges for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking, all open to the public at no charge.

In warmer weather, enjoy a round at Sugarloaf’s renowned golf course, named Maine's best by Golf Digest, or explore nearly 100 miles of mountain bike trails.  The region also offers opportunities for boating, paddling, and fishing on Flagstaff Lake, the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and various ponds, rivers, and streams. For hiking enthusiasts, the Appalachian Trail is just outside our door. Carrabassett Valley has something for everyone!

For information about housing in the Carrabassett Valley area, please check out these links:
Sugarloaf Rentals, LLC
Sugarloaf Long-Term Rental Listings (Facebook Group)


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