Coaching Staff

1.500 COACHING STAFF

Unless otherwise specified at the time of initial letter of appointment, neither faculty rank nor tenure is granted to coaches of various sports at Guilford College . However, some coaches may have academic, classroom responsibilities. Under such circumstances, coaches who teach academic (as opposed to "activity" classes) may be appointed with faculty rank. In such cases, they should be granted the academic rank commensurate with their background and responsibilities. Coaches granted this status shall be reviewed and promoted upon the recommendation of the appropriate departmental chairperson and the Director of Athletics, with the approval of the Academic Dean and the FAC, and with the consent of the President and the Board of Trustees. They are also entitled to all the rights attached to their faculty rank. However, coaching positions are not tenure-track.

Coaches currently holding rank and tenure through previous appointment and advancement at Guilford College areafforded all the rights and privileges accompanying their status.