Head Coach, Men's Beach National Teams

USA Volleyball • Torrance, CA

just now • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach, Men’s Beach National Teams (BNT) is a highly experienced and motivated individual responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and daily operation of a centralized men’s beach volleyball national team program. This role oversees athlete selection, training, competition preparation, and staff leadership while aligning program execution with Olympic-pathway objectives, international performance standards, and organizational priorities. They will work closely with other USAV/USOPC Performance Team members toward this end. Extensive international and some domestic travel is required for this position. The position is located in Torrance, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, related degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive coaching experience at the elite or international men’s beach volleyball level.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performance athletes and teams.
• Proven ability to manage a centralized daily training environment.
• Experience with volleyball statistical analysis software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Self-starter takes initiative to solve problems.
• Must successfully pass a USAV background screen (prior to hire date).
• Must complete SafeSport training within two weeks of hire date and keep current as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree in Physical Education or related field.
• Ten (10) plus years of elite level experience as a coach in beach volleyball.
• Familiarity with data-driven performance management and Olympic-pathway planning.
• Olympic experience as a coach or athlete.
• Demonstrated success as a beach coach at an international level.
• Experience with beach volleyball specific statistical

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a centralized Men’s Beach National Team training environment.
• Develop and implement annual and quadrennial performance plans aligned with Olympic qualification, Beach Pro Tour results, and long-term athlete development.
• Establish clear performance standards, behavioral expectations, and accountability frameworks for athletes and staff.
• Drive continuous program improvement using performance data, benchmarking, and post-event analysis.
• Design and lead daily training plans encompassing technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance components.
• Oversee athlete identification, selection, retention, and progression within the men’s beach national team pathway.
• Implement consistent training methodologies, systems, and standards across the centralized program.
• Monitor athlete workload, readiness, and recovery in collaboration with performance and medical staff.
• Ensure athlete well-being, safety, and adherence to SafeSport and organizational policies.
• Lead Men’s BNT athletes and teams in international competitions, including Beach Pro Tour, Continental events, and Olympic/World Championship qualification.
• Manage competition preparation, on-site coaching, and post-competition performance reviews.
• Set objective performance targets and evaluate results against established benchmarks.
• Recruit, manage, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Ensure integration of BNT performance staff including strength & conditioning, sport science, medical, sports dietitian, and mental performance.
• Work collaboratively with A2 BNT coaches and Beach NTDP staff to align athlete development, training standards, and progression pathways.
• Conduct regular coaching and performance staff planning, alignment, and performance review meetings.
• Oversee daily operations of the centralized training environment, including training schedules, competition calendars, and athlete services.
• Collaborate with national office staff on budgeting, resource allocation, and logistical planning.
• Provide timely reporting on athlete progress, performance metrics, and program outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Men’s BNT athletes, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and consistently regarding selection criteria, performance expectations, and program decisions.
• Represent the Men’s Beach National Team professionally at competitions, meetings, and organizational functions.
• Ensure full compliance with IOC, FIVB, NORCECA, USOPC, SafeSport, and organizational policies.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and athlete safeguarding.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (employees in the first 5-year mark will accrue 8 hours each pay period up to a maximum of 17 days).
• Unlimited PTO
• 403B retirement plan (currently matching up to 8%)
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) No monthly premiums are deducted for employee only health benefit. An opt-out rebate is provided for employees waiving USAV medical coverage should they already have coverage with a qualified group health plan
• Paid Parental leave
• Robust EAP and wellness program
• Employer paid life insurance
• DEI, Social and Wellness Committees
• Benefits may be modified or discontinued from time to time at the company’s discretion as permitted by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees