Assistant Athletic Performance Coach, National Team

Job Type

Full-time

USA Volleyball 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 Safe Sport initiative. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more.

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• Assist BNT performance staff with all aspects of strength and conditioning and performance including session preparation and clean‑up, data entry, testing and assessment, and program writing and implementation.
• 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 and collaborate with appropriate USAV/USOPC staff and external providers on all areas of performance including nutrition, recovery, mental training, injury prevention, 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.

Cross‑departmental support is a general expectation of all USAV employees. Additional hours may be required to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location:

Torrance, CA.

• 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.
• Must be able to safely rack and un‑rack weights up to 50 kg as well as lift items from the floor and overhead.
• 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 Safe Sport training within two weeks of hire date and keep current as a condition of continued employment.

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• USA Weightlifting Certification.
• Experience with Force Assessment and Analysis (Force Decks).
• Experience working with volleyball athletes.

$65,000 – $72,000 / Annually

• Paid Time Off (employees in the first 5‑year mark will accrue 8 hours each pay period up to a maximum of 17 days).
• Up to 15.5 paid holidays per year.
• 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 if they already have coverage with a qualified group health plan.
• Parental leave.
• Robust EAP and wellness program.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• 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, February 4, 2026. Please ensure your cover letter addresses your interest in USAV and the position.