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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.

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Academy Positions

CVA is an independent, college-preparatory school for students in grades 7 through post-graduate, located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Sugarloaf season pass, school meals, and opportunities for housing and professional development. Come be a part of our community!

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Academy Alpine U14-FIS Coach
General Information:

Job Title: Alpine Coach
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Employee Status: Full-time
Classification: Salary with benefits

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass and secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard background check.
- CPR/First Aid certification
- SafeSport certification
- Valid U.S. 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:

Carrabassett Valley Academy has openings within our full-time alpine coaching staff for 2025-2026. Based on the growth and momentum of our alpine program, we have positions within our U14 through FIS staff. The ideal candidate’s qualities include enthusiasm, a love of working with young athletes, a desire for personal growth as a coach, and the ability to connect with athletes. Compensation is competitive with housing possible. Coaches receive a Sugarloaf 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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coaching men and/or women U14 through FIS Alpine athletes
- Training with athletes 5-6 days a week
- 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 required
Other Duties:
- Perform the 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 athlete achieve his/her/their personal best
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
- Health Insurance, STD, LTD, Voluntary Accident, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees working 6+ months of the year
- Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass for all employees
- Membership to the local gym
- Meals in the Campus Dining Hall are open to employees and their families during the school year
- On-campus housing, pending availability
- Access to endless recreational opportunities in the Carrabassett Valley area, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and more
Interested candidates should contact Kirk Dwyer at kdwyer@gocva.com or 970-409-7765.
Assistant Director of Enrollment & Marketing
General Information
Job Title: Assistant Director of Enrollment & Marketing
Location: Carrabassett Valley Maine
Employee Status: Full-time, 12-months

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with Canva and MS Office systems, including Word, Excel, and relational databases.
- Valid driver's license
Job Summary:
Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is a private ski and snowboard academy for grades 7 through post-graduate, located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. This is a full-time role for an Assistant Director of Enrollment and Marketing. The Assistant Director will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to social media, student recruiting, and enrollment management. A successful candidate will enjoy growing professionally in an environment that thrives on collaboration, community, and a love of the outdoors. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Lydia Barbie at lbarbie@gocva.com.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate the ability to think both strategically and tactically.
- Support the execution of Enrollment and Marketing on strategies to increase visibility, improve retention, and drive enrollment.
- Participate in all aspects of the admissions process, from inquiry to acceptance, ensuring an applicant family-centered experience.
- Strengthen current partnerships and collaborate with the Director of Enrollment and Marketing to explore new partnership opportunities.
- Assist the Director of Enrollment and Marketing with the planning and execution of on and off campus recruiting events.
- Partner with the Director of Enrollment and Marketing to protect, grow, and enhance the CVA brand. Communicate and ensure adherence to Brand style and media guidelines.
- Stay abreast of current and leading admissions practices and marketing trends including professional development opportunities and peer outreach.
- Develop, communicate, and execute strategic marketing plans for social media based on Enrollment and Marketing strategies.
- Be comfortable with filming and editing short form video.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to create engaging social media content.
- Actively manage and engage with social media communities, responding to comments and messages.
- Monitor and analyze social media performance. Use data-driven insights to adjust strategies and achieve growth goals.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
- Health Insurance, STD, LTD, Voluntary Accident, and Dental and Vision Insurance.
- A Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass is provided for all employees.
- Meals in Campus Dining Commons for employees and their families during the school year.
- Access to endless recreational opportunities in the region including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and more.
Part-Time Academic Success Program (ASP) Teacher
General Information
Job Title: Academic Success Program (ASP) Teacher
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Employee Status: part-time

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in math or education (preferred).

Job Summary:
Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) seeks a dedicated teacher for its Academic Success Program (ASP) for the 2024-25 school year. ASP offers individualized services and resources to support students' academic success beyond regular classroom instruction. This part-time position involves tutoring middle and high school students in various subjects, with an emphasis on academic growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide academic support during designated hours.
- Assist students with homework, offering clear explanations of concepts.
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Tailor teaching methods and materials to accommodate students’ unique needs and abilities.
- Encourage and motivate students with positive reinforcement.
- Supervise and monitor students.
- Communicate with parents as needed.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Complimentary Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass for all employees.
- Meals provided for employees and their families during the school year at the Campus Dining Commons.
- Access to recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and fishing in the surrounding region.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to klittlefield@gocva.com or via mail to Carrabassett Valley Academy, attn: Kristin Littlefield, 3197 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947.
Sports Performance Coach/High Performance Team
General Information
Job Title: Sports Performance Coach/High Performance Team Member
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Employee Status: Full-time, 9 months
Classification: Salary with 12-month benefits
Reports to: High Performance Director

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- CPR/First Aid certification
- CSCS or comparable.
- Ski and/or snowboard experience/knowledge
- SafeSport certification
- Valid U.S. 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
The candidate will serve as the sports performance coach for all student-athletes at CVA full-time (late August to early June), plus some remote summer programming oversight. The ideal candidate’s qualities include enthusiasm, a love of working with young athletes, a desire for professional growth, and the ability to connect with athletes. Compensation is competitive, with housing possible. Coaches receive a Sugarloaf ski pass and other CVA employee benefits. Applicants must be able to pass and secure a U.S. Ski & Snowboard background check, have CPR/First Aid certification, Safesport, etc. Interested candidates should contact Tristy Wolfe at twolfe@gocva.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the 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.
- Creates, schedules, communicates, educates, and coaches strength and conditioning programs for ski and snowboard athletes from 7th grade to postgraduate level.
- Organization and administration duties include maintenance of the high-performance facility, including instituting a cleaning and maintenance schedule for all equipment.
- Provides supervision during the open hours of the HPC.
- Serves as a member of the high-performance team with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The 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. Participates in USSS HPC education and meetings.
- Organizes and runs Skills Quest Fitness Testing with the support of the HPD. Includes data input, reporting, and utilizing this data to develop strength and conditioning goals.
- Educates staff and students on all aspects of high performance and implements strategies to track, encourage, and develop these skills.
- Connect with young athletes and work collaboratively with the wellness team, parents, and staff.
Other Duties
- Attends seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
- Covers shifts as part of a weekday and weekend duty team as per the contract defined.
- Potential to serve as the “return to snow” coach if the candidate has skills/passion in this area.
- Helps with drives to medical appointments for athletes as able.
- Under the direction and guidance of the Academic Success Program Director, perform 3-4 hours of tutoring per week in the ASP during the academic day.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
- Health Insurance, STD, LTD, Voluntary Accident, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees working 6+ months of the year
- Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass for all employees
- Membership to the local gym
- Meals in the Campus Dining Hall are open to employees and their families during the school year
- On-campus housing, pending availability
- Access to endless recreational opportunities in the Carrabassett Valley area, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and more

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 agodomsky@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)

Carrabassett Valley Academy prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any member or group based upon age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, categories sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic predisposition, ancestry or other categories protected by Maine or federal law. CVA does not discriminate on these bases in the administration of its admission process, scholarship and aid programs, educational policies, athletics, or other school-administered programs.