Maryville College Staff Position Description

Position Details

Position Title: Head Men’s Tennis Coach

Department: Athletics

Immediate Supervisor: Senior Associate Athletics Director

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 12 months; Full-time

Expected Daily Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; varies

Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; evenings, weekends, and travel required

Pay Grade: 5S

Salary Expectations: $40,671

About Maryville College

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 the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. Our 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; a retirement plan with up to 5% match; tuition benefits; and opportunities for professional growth.

“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: Commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual creativity
• Respect: Honoring dignity and treating others with care
• Integrity: Commitment to honesty, dependability, and responsibility

Position Summary and Purpose

Provides leadership and oversight for the varsity men’s tennis program, including supervision, recruitment, training, and administration of operations while promoting academic and athletic success and ensuring NCAA Division III compliance.

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 men’s tennis program
• Supervise assistant coaches and student workers
• Manage hiring, training, evaluations, and discipline
• Collaborate with athletics staff
• Build relationships across campus and community
• Oversee practices and competitions

Data, Technology, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional policies
• Prepare statistics, reports, and documentation
• Coordinate communications with Athletic Communications

Stakeholder and Institutional Support

• Support recruiting with Enrollment and Financial Aid
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes
• Engage alumni and support fundraising efforts
• Represent the College at meetings and events
• Serve as Game Manager as needed

Operations and Technical Oversight

• Submit competition schedules
• Manage program equipment
• Coordinate with Athletic Trainer
• Maintain and secure facilities

Fiscal Oversight

• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting

Strategic Planning and Sustainability

• Lead recruiting and retention strategies
• Enhance competitive performance
• Support long-term program development
• Increase visibility and engagement

Other

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support institutional goals and maintain a positive environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple competing demands
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication with diverse individuals
• Commitment to student success
• Strong 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 athletics 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 setting

Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• College vehicles, vans, carts, and cars

Immigration Sponsorship Statement

The College may sponsor employment-based immigration petitions when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget. Sponsorship depends on continued employment, regulatory compliance, and available resources. The College reserves the right to decline or defer sponsorship.