Carrabassett Valley Academy | Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is one of North America’s premier winter sports academies, where student-athletes pursue excellence in skiing and snowboarding while engaging in a rigorous college-preparatory education. Located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, CVA fosters a high-performance environment grounded in individualized development, community, and long-term athletic success.
CVA is seeking a motivated and experienced Athletic Trainer to join its Sports Medicine & High Performance team. This role is integral to supporting the health, safety, and performance of middle and high school winter sport athletes in a fast-paced, elite training environment.
Position Overview
Title: Athletic Trainer & High Performance Team Member
Schedule: Full-time, 9-month position (late August–early June + 2 summer weeks)
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Status: Salaried with benefits
Key Responsibilities
Sports Medicine & Athlete Care
- Provide comprehensive injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Deliver on-site acute care during training sessions and competitions
- Educate athletes on recovery strategies, injury prevention, and long-term health
Program Operations
- Oversee daily operations of the athletic training facility within the High Performance Center
- Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and athlete progress
- Coordinate referrals and collaborate with physicians and external medical providers
- Communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, families, and academic staff
- Ensure emergency preparedness, including AED readiness and action protocols
High Performance Integration
- Collaborate closely with strength & conditioning staff and coaches
- Contribute to injury tracking and reporting (including US Ski & Snowboard systems)
- Support return-to-play planning and performance-based rehabilitation
- Participate in interdisciplinary athlete development planning
Community & Team Engagement
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with student-athletes and staff
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Share on-call coverage and additional campus responsibilities
- Support “return-to-snow” programming as needed
- Contribute to the broader CVA community
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Maine Athletic Training License (or eligibility)
- BOC Certification (NATABOC)
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance)
- Sugarloaf Alpine & Nordic Season Pass
Apply
Interested candidates should contact:
Tristy Wolfe: Director of Sports Medicine & High Performance
📧 twolfe@gocva.com
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