Director of Mountain Biking
Vermont Academy, Town of Rockingham, VT
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Athletic Director
The Opportunity: What Will You Do
Vermont Academy has made a commitment to mountain sports. With over 30km of single- and double-track trails and a new signature trail made by Highland Trails, the program is primed to be the New England leader in mountain biking. We seek a committed coach and leader who will inherit a good program and make it great. From summer camps to a fall cross-country team to winter training and gravel riding, we seek someone who will spark joy and stoke for riding on two wheels. Additionally, we seek someone committed to maintaining and improving our robust trail network.
Your Core Responsibilities
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Head coach mountain biking (Fall) and gravel riding (Spring)
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Maintain and improve the mountain bike trail network
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Coach 4 weeks of mountain bike camp in the summer
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Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
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Monthly weekend duty
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Teach 3-4 sections of academic courses
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Serve as an academic advisor
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Acquire, with the school’s help, a Type II van license
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Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who are You?
You are someone who:
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is a mentor first.
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believes that growth happens through challenge and care.
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celebrates individual potential while nurturing shared purpose.
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models adaptability, curiosity, and stewardship for our students.
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knows that where we are — Saxtons River, Vermont — is essential to who we are.
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embraces the opportunity to be part of a learning community and believes your participation is important in shaping and improving it.
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embraces Vermont Academy’s pillars, methodologies, and core beliefs.
About Vermont Academy: Who Are We?
Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.
Our Commitment to Belonging
To Apply
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Letter of interest, addressed to the Head of School,
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Current résumé
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Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy
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A list of three or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)
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