Seasonal Assistant Athletic Performance Coach, BNT

Description

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 400,000 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, 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

Under the direct supervision of the Athletic Performance Coach , Beach National Team (BNT), this position will assist BNT performance staff with all aspects of strength and conditioning and performance including, but not limited to session preparation and clean up, data entry, testing and assessment, and program writing and implementation. The BNT Seasonal Assistant Athletic Performance Coach (APC) will work within the Sports Medicine and Performance Division of the Beach National Team Program in a temporary full-time capacity from March 31 – August 31, 2025.

Cross-departmental support is expected for all positions. Extended hours may be required to include nights, weekends and holidays. 

The position is located in Torrance, CA.

Requirements

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Provide group and individual strength and conditioning programs for approved Beach National Program athletes.
• Implement periodic physical testing to monitor progress against performance goals.
• Refer to & collaborate with appropriate USAV/USOPC staff and external providers on all areas of performance including nutrition, recovery, mental training, injury prevention and rehabilitation, etc.
• Work independently as the sole S&C provider for non-traveling athletes while staff APC is away with the traveling teams.
• Monitor training sessions and assist with pre and post session clean up.
• Run pre and post practice warm-up and cool down for approved BNP athletes. 
• Always demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Activate emergency protocols when necessary. 
• Contribute to positive team culture. 
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the NSCA.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations including athletes, coaches, administrative staff, and other performance personnel in a high stress environment.
• Must successfully pass a USAV background screen (prior to hire date).
• Must complete SafeSport training within two weeks of hire date and deep current as a condition of continued employment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• USA Weightlifting Certification.
• Experience with Force Assessment and Analysis (ForceDecks).
• Experience working with volleyball athletes.

  Salary: $5,720/month

Benefits: 

USAV also offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees to include:

• Up to 15.5 paid holidays per year.
• 403B retirement plan (currently matching up to 8%).
• Health Benefits (medical, vision). No monthly premiums are deducted for employee only health benefits.
• An opt-out rebate is provided for employees waiving USAV medical coverage should they already have coverage with a qualified group health plan.
• Robust EAP and wellness program.
• Active DEI, Social and Wellness Committees.
• Benefits may be modified or discontinued from time to time at the company’s discretion as permitted by law.

Applications accepted online only. Phone calls not accepted. Applications must be received by no later than Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025. Please ensure your cover letter addresses your interest in USAV and the position. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/3611/USA-Volleyball 

Salary : $5,720