Open Positions
About USA Volleyball
Want to work in the Olympic Movement with one of the most successful organizations serving one of the fastest growing and exciting sports in the world? USA Volleyball is the national governing body for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball in the United States with over 480,000 members, responsible for selecting the Olympic and 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.
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. To learn more about USAV’s diversity, equity and
inclusion efforts, please visit our DEI page at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/dei.
Job Description
The President and CEO (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and works under the general authority of the Board of Directors (Board) through its chair and directly with management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and polices. In carrying out these responsibilities, the CEO represents USAV in four key roles:
1) As the National Governing Body (NGB) for the disciplines of beach, indoor and sitting volleyball as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC);
2) As the National Federation (NF) for the disciplines of volleyball and beach volleyball as recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB);
3) As the National Association for the disciplines of beach, indoor, and sitting volleyball through its 40 Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs) and related governing structures; and
4) As the prominent public face and voice, articulate our mission and values through exceptional public speaking, connecting genuinely with media, partners, employees, and other key stakeholders, fostering trust and rapport while passionately promoting all that our organization stands for.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of visionary leadership combined with deep operational expertise in managing all facets of a multi-layered enterprise. The position may work from any USA Volleyball office location and may be eligible to work in a remote arrangement.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities include
• Provide overall leadership and executive management of USAV’s staff and operations.
• Direct the development and implementation of USAV’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Hire, develop, and motivate a professional staff to effectively carryout USAV’s Strategic Plan.
• Set priorities for revenue generation and allocation of resources in accordance with Strategic Plan objectives and the Board approved budget.
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, legal/compliance, and other potential risks to the organization’s people, assets, operations and reputation.
• Champion and exemplify USAV’s core values, ethics and culture; nurture an engaged, collaborative and innovative environment that attracts and retains top talent.
• Adhere to the policies of the international sport federations involved in beach, indoor and sitting volleyball, including but not limited to World ParaVolley, FIVB and USOPC.
• Act as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for USAV and the sport.
• Cultivate and nurture collaborative, mutually-beneficial partnerships with key strategic stakeholders across the volleyball ecosystem, including but not limited to: sponsors, donors, media entities, event organizers, and suppliers broadening the reach and impact of USAV’s mission while creating shared value.
• Foster a strategic partnership with the USAV Foundation Chair to align philanthropic initiatives, inspire donors, shape priorities and maximize the Foundation’s impact. Ensure open lines of communication to maintain cohesion between the two entities’ complementary but distinct purposes.
• Conduct one informal midyear review and one formal end of year with each direct report.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Board.
Qualifications
• Minimum BS/BA in business, management, sports management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant executive management experience.
• Demonstrated experience generating revenue through corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
• Proven ability to expand existing sources of income and create new revenue streams.
• Established success in working collaboratively with a broad spectrum of constituents.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a Board-governed and volunteer-structured organization.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and collaboration (clubs, coaches, athletes, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive domestic and international year round travel is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a USAV background screening (prior to hire date).
• Must successfully complete SafeSport training within two weeks of hire date and remain current.
Salary – $420,000-$450,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits
USAV offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees to include:
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 15.5 paid holidays per year
• 403B retirement plan
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Parental leave
• Robust EAP and wellness program
• Employer paid life insurance
• 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 Monday, May 17, 2024.