Head Men's Basketball Coach

Job DetailsJob Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN 37804 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 N