Job Description

Head Beach Volleyball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Commensurate

Texarkana, Texas

Staff

The Head Beach Volleyball Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the intercollegiate beach volleyball program. This position will organize, direct, and promote all aspects of the program in alignment with institutional goals and in compliance with NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference rules.

The head coach serves as a leader within the athletics department and is expected to foster a culture of competitive excellence, academic success, and student-athlete development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and conduct all practices, competitions, and training sessions
• Develop and implement competitive strategies and player development plans
• Evaluate individual and team performance using film, analytics, and on-court instruction
• Establish and maintain a positive team culture focused on accountability and growth
• Oversee strength & conditioning collaboration specific to beach volleyball
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified student-athletes
• Manage roster size, scholarships (if applicable), and retention strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with club, high school, and junior programs
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with NCAA Division II requirements
• Promote academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes
• Monitor academic progress in collaboration with academic services staff
• Mentor student-athletes in leadership, life skills, and personal development
• Address disciplinary and team-related issues appropriately
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and institutional policies
• Manage program budget, including travel, equipment, and recruiting expenses
• Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and match operations
• Maintain equipment, facilities (sand courts), and inventory
• Promote the program through community engagement, camps, and clinics
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and donor relations
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-sized passenger can or other large capacity vehicles.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Collegiate or high-level club coaching experience in beach volleyball (or indoor with beach background)
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours, including holidays and weekends.
• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate beach volleyball coaching experience

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 06/09/2026

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.