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• Associate Director of Annual Giving

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  

  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

  
  Job Title:  Associate Director of Annual Giving

  Reports To:  Director of Advancement

   

  Summary:  Vermont Academy seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving, who will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive, year-round fundraising plan for annual giving. The fundraising plan will include goals, strategies, and programming that build and engage VA’s donor base, increasing the annual fund each year. This person will also work to ensure effective administration of annual fund gifts through acknowledgment letters, recognition of donors in the Annual Report, and the delivery of any necessary reports and communications, such as pledge reminders and donor reports, to appropriate constituents. They will work closely with the Sr. Associate Director of Advancement Operations, and the Content Media Specialist. Through personal visits, they will identify, cultivate, and steward meaningful relationships with established and potential donors, seeking and securing unrestricted gifts for the annual giving campaign, as well as identifying potential capital campaign and planned giving prospects. This is a full-time, twelve month position that includes travel, and weekend and evening work, on campus housing is possible.

   

  Specific Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for annual giving, in coordination with alumni, campaign and communications efforts.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the Advancement Office, Alumni Council Leadership and Vermont Academy Parents Association Leadership to coordinate appropriate annual giving solicitations, including strategy and stewardship of donors and prospects.
  • Work with the ContentMedia Specialist to create appeals and marketing materials, as well as to maintain the annual giving page on the School’s website.
  • Make strategic and statistical-based recommendations for the Annual Fund to the Director of Advancement and to the Advancement and Constituency Relations (ACR) Committee of the Board of Trustees/Campaign Chair(s) for annual dollar, participation, and qualitative goals.

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  • Create and implement strategies to achieve annual giving goals.
  • Create and manage a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g., electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations, proposals) to communicate with potential and current donors.

  • Serve as the school liaison with the Vermont Academy Alumni Association and its committees.

  • With the Sr Associate Director of Advancement Operations, they will:
  • Be responsible for preparing weekly, monthly, and other relevant annual giving reports;
  • Manage gift crediting and acknowledgment procedures;
  • Reconcile all reports, develop custom reports, and determine appeal codes for Raiser’s Edge.
  • Maintain an active prospect portfolio and solicit leadership gifts in support of annual giving.
  • Meet expectations of 8–10 visits per month.
  • Utilize Raiser’s Edge NXT to track visits, produce contact notes, and conduct appropriate constituent follow-up within two weeks.
  • Participate in ACR committee meetings.
  • Help organize the annual Family and Reunion Weekend in the fall.
  • Support the School, its mission, and its leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned.

   

  Other Duties:

  • Support residential life by performing weeknight and weekend duties in rotation.
  • Actively participate in the life of the Academy by being a visible presence at meals, meetings, events, productions, and games. 

   

  Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment, preferably independent schools, with a demonstrated record of success in annual giving.
  • Experience promoting and managing successful annual giving programs in an educational setting is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated and successful experience performing personal solicitations of annual fund gifts.
  • Experience with volunteer management is highly preferable.
  • A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices, and respect for confidentiality of donor information.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A highly energetic and enthusiastic personality, with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • The ability to work both independently and as a team player.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite programs.
  • Raiser’s Edge knowledge strongly preferred.
  • The ability to travel to meet with donors and prospects.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as required by the position.

   

  Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs.
  
  This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

   

   

  Please mail or email letter of interest and resume to:

  Kevin J. Driscoll, Director of Advancement

  Vermont Academy

  PO Box 500

  Saxtons River, VT 05154

  vermontacademy.org

  kdriscoll@vermontacademy.org

  No phone calls please. 

   

• Content Media Specialist

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  

  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

  
  Title: Content Media Specialist

  Reports to: Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship 

  
  The Content Media Specialist is responsible for developing content for the school's internal and external communications with the ultimate goal of supporting the school's mission and priorities.
  They will assist in campus wide marketing to keep current and prospective families, as well as alumni informed, involved and investing in the school. They will also promote campus activities to strengthen the involvement of faculty and staff, alumni, volunteers, and other constituents important to the school. This position will report to the Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship as well as collaborate with key staff in Admissions, Advancement, and throughout campus. 
  
  

  Areas of focus include but need not be limited to increasing the engagement of various constituencies and stakeholders, and enrollment. Candidates should have experience writing for a variety of mediums to connect constituents to Vermont Academy, including digital and print publications, newsletters, e-blasts, and other digital and web content. They will work as a member of the advancement team and support the enrollment and admissions office efforts to help enroll, retain and engage VA families. The ideal candidate thrives working collaboratively and being part of a community. 

  
  Essential Responsibilities include:  

  • Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship, implement a strategic social media plan along with implementing and reinforcing our social media policy and guidelines. 

  • Support the execution of the annual communications and marketing content calendar, collaborating with other members of the school community to ensure timely delivery of materials. 

  • Capture and create visual and written content for use in a variety of communications channels (digital and print) including social media, the school website, e-communications, newsletters, the school’s magazine-Vermont Academy Way, traditional media, and fundraising appeals.
    
    
  • Assist in copywriting, curating, and monitoring the school’s social media channels. 
    
    
  • Build and cultivate relationships with faculty, students, and staff in order to capture and share the school’s story and strategic pillars through images, video, and words.
    • With videography and photography, capture snippets of school life, including classroom activities, athletics, special events and assemblies.
    • Create videos and/or slideshows for sharing and building engagement with our different constituents including current parents, prospective families, and alumni. 
    • Write short news stories to be posted on the schools website, social media channels, and weekly newsletter. 
      
      
  • Assist with the design and production of creatives for printed and electronic materials for the following:
    • School-wide community events including e-flyers, posters, and invitations
    • Admissions, including digital and printed advertising, paid social advertising, event invitations, flyers and publicity
    • Annual Fund and restricted giving or Capital Campaigns
      
      
  • Manage and maintain the school’s digital asset management systems for still images and video content. Coordinate the school's video/photography calendar.
    
    
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship to ensure brand consistency and uniformity of visual assets across all communications platforms.
    
    
  • Participate in the school community as a contributing member through committee work, regular faculty/staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

  • Create, edit, and distribute content for the weekly parent/family newsletter 

  • Support residential life by performing duties as required. 
    
    
  • Actively participate in the life of the Academy by being a visible presence at meals, meetings, events, productions, and games. 

  • Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned. 

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications/Requirements/Competencies:  

  • Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, journalism, related field; or relevant experience

  • Experience with content management systems, email, and social media platforms. 

  • Extensive experience with videography, photography, and editing tools in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign).
  • Fluency with social media platforms including but not limited to: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok, as well as scheduling tools and digital media analytics tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate and/or learn new tech tools including website content management systems and email marketing software.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and continuously improve communication efforts.  

  • Commitment to teamwork and the ability to collaborate with all levels of faculty and staff to align communications materials with the school's mission. 
    
    
  •  Sense of humor, and an appreciation of teamwork in an educational setting. 
    
    
  • Flexibility, productivity, and accuracy are musts.

  
  

  Benefits:

  • Compensation: full-time, 12-month salaried position, $30,000-$40,000
  • Health and dental insurance, retirement plan
  • Possibility for on-campus housing if desired
  • Meals in dining hall included

  Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
  
  

  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs.
  
  This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  
  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Liz Olmsted, Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship,  eolmsted@vermontacademy.org .

• Full-time Registered Nurse

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  

  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
  
  Job Title: Clinic Staff Nurse
  Reports To: Director of Health Services
  
  Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time or full-time RN to join our Health Services team. You will work collaboratively with a team of nurses, counseling staff, and athletic training staff to support the well-being of Vermont Academy students. The nurse plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
  
  Duties:
  ● Utilizing the nursing process, identifies actual and potential health issues and provides health care and health education to students in accordance with Health Services’ policies and procedures, Vermont Academy regulations, and the scope of practice of a licensed nurse in the State of Vermont.
  ● Accurately documents care provided to students in the medical record in a timely manner.
  ● Accurately administers treatments and medications as appropriate following standing orders, accepted protocol, and/or physician’s orders.
  ● Cooperates with school personnel and other health care providers in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
  ● Provides information to students, families, and school personnel regarding health and safety issues.
  ● Assists in the control of communicable diseases on campus, including the use of preventive measures such as hand washing and universal precautions as warranted.
  ● Serves as an advocate for students in health related matters and functions as a liaison between school, families, other health care providers, and regulatory agencies on the student’s behalf as needed.
  ● Communicates effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of school community.
  

  ● Maintains competencies pertinent to school health nursing through continuing education and staff development.
  ● Maintains positive, supportive, empathic attitude and atmosphere within health clinic.
  
  Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:
  ● Visits students in dormitories or other facilities if needed to ensure student and/or community health and safety.
  ● Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet needs of health clinic, including participating in evening hours and the on-call schedule.
  ● Participates in registrationactivities as assigned by the Director.
  ● Exhibits competency and/or a willingness to learn electronic student health information management system.
  ● Works collaboratively with mental health counselors and athletic trainers.
  
  Experience:
  ● Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science program with minimum of 3 years experience in adolescent nursing, or graduate of an accredited Associate or Diploma Nursing program with 5 years or more of experience in adolescent nursing and strong recommendations.
  ● Current valid RN license in the State of Vermont.
  ● Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as a Health Care Provider.
  ● Previous experience in school nursing, emergency medicine practices, or urgent care is highly desirable.
  
  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: full-time, 12-month salaried position, $45,000-$65,000
  ● Health and dental insurance, retirement plan
  ● Possibility for on-campus housing if desired
  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative of those anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
  
  Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
  
  

  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org.

• Housekeeping Team Member

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
  
  Job Title: Housekeeping Team Member
  Reports To: Director of Housekeeping
  
  Are you reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a beautiful, scenic campus environment? Come join our Housekeeping team.
  
  Flexible morning shifts and competitive pay. Weekend availability is required as is reliable transportation. 

  
  Shifts: 5 AM – 1 PM or 6 AM – 2 PM
  
  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: full-time, competitive hourly rate
  ● Health and dental insurance, retirement plan

  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  

  Contact our Director of Housekeeping, Nadia at 802.376.8929 or
  Ngoyette@vermontacademy.org
  
  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative of those anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
  
  Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

• Part-time or Per-Diem Registered Nurse

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
  
  Job Title: Part-time Clinic Staff Nurse
  Reports To: Director of Health Services
  
  Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time or per diem Registered Nurse to join our Health Services team. You will work collaboratively with a team of nurses, counseling staff, and athletic training staff to support the well-being of Vermont Academy students. The nurse plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
  
  Duties:
  ● Utilizing the nursing process, identifies actual and potential health issues and provides health care and health education to students in accordance with Health Services’ policies and procedures, Vermont Academy regulations, and the scope of practice of a licensed nurse in the State of Vermont.
  ● Accurately documents care provided to students in the medical record in a timely manner.
  ● Accurately administers treatments and medications as appropriate following standing orders, accepted protocol, and/or physician’s orders.
  ● Cooperates with school personnel and other health care providers in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
  ● Provides information to students, families, and school personnel regarding health and safety issues.
  ● Assists in the control of communicable diseases on campus, including the use of preventive measures such as hand washing and universal precautions as warranted.
  ● Serves as an advocate for students in health related matters and functions as a liaison between school, families, other health care providers, and regulatory agencies on the student’s behalf as needed.
  ● Communicates effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of school community.
  ● Maintains competencies pertinent to school health nursing through continuing education and staff development.
  ● Maintains positive, supportive, empathic attitude and atmosphere within health clinic.
  
  

  Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:
  ● Visits students in dormitories or other facilities if needed to ensure student and/or community health and safety.
  ● Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet needs of health clinic, including participating in evening hours and the on-call schedule.
  ● Participates in registrationactivities as assigned by the Director.
  ● Exhibits competency and/or a willingness to learn electronic student health information management system.
  ● Works collaboratively with mental health counselors and athletic trainers.
  
  Experience:
  ● Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science program with minimum of 3 years experience in adolescent nursing, or graduate of an accredited Associate or Diploma Nursing program with 5 years or more of experience in adolescent nursing and strong recommendations.
  ● Current valid RN license in the State of Vermont.
  ● Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as a Health Care Provider.
  ● Previous experience in school nursing, emergency medicine practices, or urgent care is highly desirable.
  
  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: $30-38/hr
  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative of those anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.
  
  Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
  
  Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  
  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org

• Full-time Certified Athletic Trainer

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  

  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
  
  

  Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer
  Reports To: Director of Health Services
  
  

  Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a full-time certified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Athletic Trainer to join our healthcare team. As a member of our Health Services and Athletic Departments, the certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports medicine team in the planning, organization, direction, and execution of programs and procedures associated with the care and prevention of orthopedic injuries and management of other injuries and illnesses that impact our students’ health and wellness. Primary duties include supporting the school throughout the school year, including some school vacations and pre-season.
  
  

  Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  ● Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  ● Provide education and serve as a resource on injury/illness prevention and wellness.
  ● Assist in providing training for faculty and staff on campus emergency procedures.
  ● Provide comprehensive athletic training care to our student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
  ● Maintain respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, between coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, Athletic Director, and nursing staff regarding student health matters.
  ● Provide coverage for athletic contests, practice sessions, and Athletic Training clinic from the beginning of the fall sports season to the end of the spring season.
  ● Maintain complete and accurate records of Athletic Training Clinic activities and pertinent medical data.
  ● Assist in administering and reviewing our Concussion Care Program.
  ● Know rules, regulations, and best practices of sports governing bodies (ie NCAA, NFHS, NEPSAC) and state statutes and maintain, review, and practice them to ensure compliance.
  
  

  Education/Certifications and Experience
  ● A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
  ● BOC certified
  ● VT state Athletic Training licensure or ability to attain before August 2025
  ● CPR/AED/First Aid, instructor certification preferred
  ● Ideally 3-5 years of experience working with student athletes, college or high school athletic training experience preferred
  ● Certification or strong background in strength and conditioning is preferred
  
  

  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: full-time, 12-month salaried position, $45,000-$65,000
  ● Health and dental insurance, retirement plan

  ● Possibility for on-campus housing if desired

  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
  
  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
  
  Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
  
  

  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org.

• Part-time or Per-Diem Assistant Athletic Trainer

  Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.
  
  

  Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
  
  

  Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Reports To: Director of Health Services
  
  

  Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a part-time or per-diem certified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Athletic Trainer to join our healthcare team. As a member of our Health Services and Athletic Departments, the certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports medicine team in the planning, organization, direction, and execution of programs and procedures associated with the care and prevention of orthopedic injuries and management of other injuries and illnesses that impact our students’ health and wellness. Primary duties include supporting the school throughout the school year, including some school vacations and pre-season.
  
  

  Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  ● Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  ● Provide education and serve as a resource on injury/illness prevention and wellness.
  ● Assist in providing training for faculty and staff on campus emergency procedures.
  ● Provide comprehensive athletic training care to our student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
  ● Maintain respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, between coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, Athletic Director, and nursing staff regarding student health matters.
  ● Provide coverage for athletic contests, practice sessions, and Athletic Training clinic from the beginning of the fall sports season to the end of the spring season.
  ● Maintain complete and accurate records of Athletic Training Clinic activities and pertinent medical data.
  ● Assist in administering and reviewing our Concussion Care Program.
  ● Know rules, regulations, and best practices of sports governing bodies (ie NCAA, NFHS, NEPSAC) and state statutes and maintain, review, and practice them to ensure compliance.
  
  

  Education/Certifications and Experience
  ● A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred ● BOC certified
  ● VT state Athletic Training licensure or ability to attain before August 2025
  ● CPR/AED/First Aid, instructor certification preferred
  ● Ideally 3-5 years of experience working with student athletes, college or high school athletic training experience preferred
  ● Certification or strong background in strength and conditioning is preferred
  
  

  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: part-time or per-diem $25-30/hr

  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
  
  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
  
  Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  
  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org.

• Vermont Academy Mount Snow - Head Freeski Coach

  Head Freeski Coach – Vermont Academy Mt. Snow (VAMS)
  Location: Mt. Snow, Vermont
  
  Position Type: Full-Time Seasonal (Contract) with Potential for Year-Round Employment
  Compensation: Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits (Well Above Industry Standard)
  
  

  About VAMS:
  Vermont Academy Mt. Snow (VAMS) is a premier snowsports program based at Mt. Snow, VT, committed to developing world-class athletes and well-rounded individuals. We pride ourselves on our athlete-first philosophy, small coach-to-athlete ratios, and a community-driven environment that supports personal and athletic excellence.
  
  

  Position Overview:
  VAMS is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Freeski Coach to lead our freeski program. This is a full-time seasonal role, with a contract-based structure and strong potential to transition into a full-time, year-round position for the right candidate.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the VAMS Freeski Program, overseeing athletes, assistant coaches, and seasonal planning
  • Design and implement training programs tailored to athletes’ goals and skill levels
  • Travel to competitions and events, providing coaching and support
  • Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and staff
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the VAMS community and culture

  Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience coaching competitive freeski athletes
  • Deep knowledge of slopestyle, big air, halfpipe, and/or freeride disciplines
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Passion for mentoring and athlete development
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • USSA/US Ski & Snowboard coaching certifications
  • Background in athletic program development or management
  • Experience in dryland training or offseason athlete development

  What We Offer:

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Benefits well above the industry standard
  • Supportive and professional coaching environment
  • Opportunities for growth and long-term employment
  • Access to world-class training facilities at Mt. Snow

  
  Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
  
  

  Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs.
  
  This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  
  
  To Apply:
  Please email Ben Gardner, Director of VAMS: bfgardner@vermontacademy.org 

  
  Please email Jarrod Seavey, Operations & Administration Coordinator: jseavey@vermontacademy.org

  
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.