Head Men's Basketball Coach

MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

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: 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 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 required to ensure success in this position:

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 and leads all aspects and responsibilities of the Men’s Basketball program
• Supervises assistant basketball 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

• Has the knowledge and utilizes effective administration practices of college athletic department policy and procedures, and a commitment to NCAA and conference compliance
• 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 Men’s Basketball program
• Participates in institutional fundraising initiatives and periodic campaigns
• Represents Maryville College in conference and NABC 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 their 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 men’s basketball 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.”