Maryville, Tennessee, Maryville College Staff Position Description
MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Information
Position Title: Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Department: Athletics
Title of Immediate Supervisor: 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: 10S; Salary will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.
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: Commitment to lifelong curiosity, learning, and intellectual creativity.
Respect: Honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of all creation.
Integrity: Uphold truth, honesty, responsibility, and dependability.
Position Summary and Purpose
Provides leadership and oversight for the varsity men’s basketball 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
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Experience
Three to five years of college coaching experience
College head coaching experience preferred
Essential Functions
Leadership and Collaboration
Oversees all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program
Supervises assistant coaches and student workers
Conducts hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline
Collaborates with athletics staff and attends meetings
Builds rapport with students, colleagues, and community
Manages student-athlete development
Oversees practices and competitions
Data, Technology, and Compliance
Maintains NCAA and conference compliance
Prepares reports including statistics and season summaries
Coordinates communications with Athletic Communications
Maintains accurate records and documentation
Stakeholder and Institutional Support
Coordinates recruiting with Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
Engages alumni and program supporters
Participates in fundraising initiatives
Represents the College at conference and NABC meetings
Serves as Game Manager for select events
Participates in camps and coaching clinics
Operations and Technical Oversight
Finalizes competition schedules
Oversees issuance and return of equipment
Coordinates with Athletic Trainer on injuries and conditioning
Supervises and secures facilities
Fiscal Oversight
Ensures accurate bookkeeping and timely financial reporting
Strategic Planning and Sustainability
Leads recruiting and retention strategy
Advances competitive performance
Supports long-term NCAA Division III goals
Enhances alumni and institutional engagement
Contributes to Athletics visibility and reputation
Other Duties
Other roles and duties may be assigned as necessary to support institutional goals and promote a positive,
respectful learning environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple competing demands
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to student success
Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy preferred
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Regular attendance required
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Tennessee driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Eligibility to operate College fleet vehicles
Annual NCAA rules test
First Aid and CPR certification
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Ability to navigate campus and athletic facilities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Evening, weekend, overnight, and out-of-state travel required
Professional office and athletics environment
Equipment and Vehicles
Standard office equipment
College vehicles, vans, carts, and cars
Immigration Sponsorship Notice
The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions when permitted by law and
aligned with institutional priorities and budget. Sponsorship is contingent upon continued employment,
regulatory compliance, available resources, and fiscal feasibility. The College reserves the right to defer
or decline sponsorship.