Head Women's Tennis Coach

Job DetailsJob Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN 37804 MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Head Women’s Tennis Coach

Department: Athletics

Title of 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 to study everything so that they are 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. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission—we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

“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: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

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, supporting NCAA Division III compliance expectations, and advancing institutional engagement through student-athlete development and program visibility.

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

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:

Oversees and leads all aspects and responsibilities of the women’s tennis program
Supervises assistant tennis coaches and student workers
Conducts interviewing, hiring, training, work assignment, evaluation, and discipline processes as appropriate
Attends athletic staff meetings and collaborates with other coaches and athletics personnel
Establishes good rapport and generates respect among students, campus colleagues, and the local community
Manages student-athlete development through coaching, evaluation, and feedback
Oversees all practices and competitions

Data, Technology, and Compliance

Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes effective athletic administration practices, departmental policies and procedures, and NCAA/conference compliance expectations
Assists with all reports relative to their sport including game and seasonal statistics, season end reports, new records, award recommendations, and other reports deemed necessary
Coordinates all external communications that revolve around their program with the Athletic Communications office
Maintains accurate program documentation and reporting responsibilities

Stakeholder and Institutional Support

Coordinates recruiting efforts in collaboration with Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Athletics staff
Monitors academic progress of student-athletes in partnership with the Senior Assistant Athletic Director
Engages alumni and friends of the Women’s Tennis program
Participates in institutional fundraising initiatives and periodic campaigns
Represents Maryville College in conference and national committee meetings
Serves as Game Manager for select home athletic events
Participates in approved camps and coaching clinics

Operations and Technical Oversight

Finalizes and submits team competition schedules
Oversees issuance and retrieval of program equipment
Coordinates with the Athletic Trainer regarding injuries, rehabilitation processes, and conditioning practices
Supervises and secures assigned facilities; promptly reports items requiring maintenance or security attention to the Athletic Director

Fiscal Oversight

Assures accurate bookkeeping on all program-related accounts; must file financial reports promptly and accurately

Strategic Planning and Sustainability

Leads effective recruiting and retention strategy for the women’s tennis program
Demonstrates the ability to advance competitive outcomes
Supports long-term program development consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy
Strengthens program engagement with alumni and institutional supporters
Contributes to visibility and reputation of Maryville College Athletics

Other:

NOTE: Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to meet multiple competing demands effectively
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to function successfully in a dynamic athletics environment
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Commitment to student success within the Maryville College experience
Familiarity with NCAA Division III philosophy preferred
Demonstrated successful leadership and supervisory capability
Strong organizational and program coordination skills
Regular attendance is required.

License, Certification, or Registration Necessary:

Valid Tennessee driver’s license required (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Must maintain eligibility to operate College fleet vehicles
Pass NCAA rules test annually
Maintain First Aid and CPR certification as required by NCAA

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Ability to navigate campus and athletics facilities
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Evening/weekend work required
Overnight and out-of-state travel required
Professional office and athletics environment with interruptions and frequent student interaction

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

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

 “The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (such as H-1B or permanent residency) on behalf of employees when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget.

Sponsorship is contingent on satisfactory continued employment, compliance with applicable federal regulations, availability of institutional resources, and the College’s sole determination of fiscal feasibility.

 The College cannot guarantee sponsorship in any case, particularly where newly introduced federal filing fees or wage obligations create financial burdens inconsistent with institutional budget stewardship. The College always reserves the right to defer or decline sponsorship.”

 
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