Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.
Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines rural beauty with urban advantages. Alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward a commitment to service on the largest possible scale.
Mission
At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission—we offer support. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement benefits with up to 5% employer match; tuition benefits; and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
“Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.”
Values
Scholarship: Lifelong curiosity, learning, and intellectual creativity
Respect: Honoring dignity and treating others as we wish to be treated
Integrity: Commitment to honesty, responsibility, and dependability
Position Summary and Purpose
Provides leadership and oversight for the varsity women’s tennis program, including supervision, recruitment, training, and administration of program operations while promoting academic and athletic success, ensuring NCAA Division III compliance, and advancing institutional engagement.
Education and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Experience
Three to five years of tennis coaching experience in an educational setting
College head coaching experience preferred
Essential Functions
Leadership and Collaboration
Lead all aspects of the women’s tennis program
Supervise assistant coaches and student workers
Conduct hiring, training, evaluations, and discipline processes
Collaborate with athletics staff and attend meetings
Build relationships across campus and community
Oversee practices and competitions
Data, Technology, and Compliance
Ensure compliance with NCAA and departmental policies
Prepare statistics, reports, and documentation
Coordinate communications with Athletic Communications
Stakeholder and Institutional Support
Support recruiting in collaboration with Enrollment and Financial Aid
Monitor student-athlete academic performance
Engage alumni and support fundraising initiatives
Represent the College in meetings and events
Serve as Game Manager as needed
Participate in camps and clinics
Operations and Technical Oversight
Finalize team schedules
Manage equipment distribution and return
Coordinate with Athletic Trainer for injuries and conditioning
Maintain and secure facilities
Fiscal Oversight
Maintain accurate financial records and submit reports promptly
Strategic Planning and Sustainability
Lead recruiting and retention strategies
Enhance team competitiveness
Support long-term program development
Increase program visibility and engagement
Other
Additional duties may be assigned to support institutional goals and maintain a positive, respectful learning environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple competing demands
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills across diverse populations
Commitment to student success
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Familiarity with NCAA Division III preferred
Regular attendance required
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Tennessee driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Eligibility to operate College vehicles
Pass NCAA rules test annually
Maintain First Aid and CPR certification
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Ability to navigate campus and athletic facilities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Evening and weekend work required
Overnight and out-of-state travel required
Frequent student interaction in a professional environment
Equipment
Standard office equipment
College vehicles, vans, carts, and cars
Immigration Sponsorship Statement
The College may sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (e.g., H-1B or permanent residency) when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities. Sponsorship is contingent upon continued employment, regulatory compliance, resource availability, and institutional discretion. The College reserves the right to decline or defer sponsorship.
Employees at Maryville College are invested in the College’s mission, identity and purpose. Founded in 1819, it is the 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South and maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). With a 200-year history in higher education, the College offers a diverse and inclusive learning and working community with persons from a variety of backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities. The curriculum at MC is noted for its strong general education program and the two semesters of Senior Study research required of all students. Maryville College Works managed through the College Career Center, integrates career preparation for today’s job market, readying seniors for their first professional job search.The student body, numbering nearly 1,200, is drawn from the Southeast, Middle Atlantic States and the Midwest. The 320-acre wooded campus is located in Maryville, TN, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city. The campus is within minutes of McGhee Tyson Regional Airport, the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (the College is an associate member), the University of Tennessee, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
