Head Women's Tennis Coach

Maryville, Tennessee, Head Women's Tennis Coach Job Description

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Maryville College Staff Position Description

Position Details

Position Title: Head Women’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 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 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.