Beach Volleyball Head Coach (Part-time, OPS)

Department

Florida State University School

Responsibilities

Florida State University Schools (Florida High) is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Beach Volleyball Head Coach to lead and grow our middle school and high school beach volleyball program. The Beach Volleyball Head Coach will be responsible for fostering a positive, competitive, and developmentally appropriate environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic accountability, and athletic excellence.

This position reports directly to the Athletic Director and is expected to uphold all FSUS, FHSAA, and FSU policies and procedures while supporting the mission and values of Florida High Athletics.

• Lead and supervise all aspects of the Beach Volleyball program (Middle School, JV, and Varsity Levels)
• Plan and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, and skill development activities
• Develop training plans that promote athlete safety, technical development, and competitive growth
• Schedule contests in accordance with guidelines and school policies
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress and eligibility
• Establish effective communication with student-athletes, parents, administration, and staff
• Coordinate game logistics, transportation, and supervision in alignment with FSUS policies
• Promote the program through school communication, social media, and community engagement
• Organize team events, awards, and end-of-season recognition
• Manage equipment, uniforms, field needs, and program inventory
• Ensure compliance with rules, district regulations, and FSUS clearance procedures
• Assist with off-season development, camps, clinics, and program growth initiatives
• Collaborate with youth and feeder programs to strengthen the long-term success of the beach volleyball program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Florida Coaching Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Concussion in Sports, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (required prior to season)
• Experience working with children and young adults in an educational or athletic setting
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous beach volleyball coaching experience at the middle school, high school, club, or collegiate level
• Knowledge of rules and interscholastic athletics
• Playing experience at the high school, collegiate, or professional level
• College coursework or degree in Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or a related field
• Experience with player development, team management, and program building

Other Information

We proudly serve as a laboratory K-12 school, blending the rigors of academic achievement with a commitment to educational research and innovation. We draw upon the resources of a world-class university, bringing cutting-edge practices and insights directly into our classrooms. This dynamic approach ensures that our students benefit from the latest advancements in pedagogy and fosters an environment where curiosity and exploration are celebrated.

Florida State University Schools is not just a place of learning; it's a community dedicated to empowering the leaders of tomorrow. We invite you to explore the possibilities at FSUS and join us on a journey of academic excellence, personal growth, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/Temporary job.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, including a fingerprint-based screening via AHCA's Clearinghouse pursuant to Section 1012, Florida Statutes, for positions in a FSU Developmental Research School or Section 409.175, Florida Statutes, for positions in a Childcare or Summer Camp position. Visit the AHCA Clearinghouse Screenings webpage for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.