Head Coach, Men's Beach National Teams

USA Volleyball • Torrance, CA

14d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About USA Volleyball Would you like to work in the Olympic & Paralympic movement with one of the most successful organizations serving one of the fastest growing and exciting sports in the world? USA Volleyball (USAV) is the national governing body for beach, indoor, sitting, snow, and para-beach volleyball in the United States with over 500,000 members, responsible for selecting the Olympic & Paralympic volleyball teams. USA Volleyball also supports a network of regional associations, youth and junior programs, national championships, coaching and officials training, grassroots development, and the SafeSport initiative. Visit www.usavolleyball.org for more. USAV is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our programs and activities or our employment practices. To learn more about USAV’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, please visit our DEI page at: https://usavolleyball.org/dei/ . Job Description 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

• Program Leadership & Strategy · 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.
• Coaching & Athlete Development · 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.
• Competition & Performance Management · 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.
• Staff Leadership & Integration · 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.
• Centralized Operations & Administration · 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.
• Stakeholder Communication & Representation · 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.
• Compliance & Governance · 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees