Women's Basketball Head Coach

Job Summary

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The Women’s Basketball Head Coach will report directly to the Athletics Director or Designee. The Women’s Basketball Head Coach will be a positive, energetic leader with the ability to reach, motivate and recruit student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a NCAA Division I women’s basketball program including, but not limited to, managing day-to-day operations; recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; practice and game day preparation and coaching; budget management; hiring and supervising assistant coaches; assisting with fundraising and adherence to NCAA, Mountain West Conference and University/CSU rules; and developing positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching & Recruiting
• Academics & Compliance
• Fundraising and Revenue Generation
• Staff supervision and budget management
• Media/Public Relations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Job Summary

*All applicants must apply via the search firm .*

The Women’s Basketball Head Coach will report directly to the Athletics Director or Designee. The Women’s Basketball Head Coach will be a positive, energetic leader with the ability to reach, motivate and recruit student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a NCAA Division I women’s basketball program including, but not limited to, managing day-to-day operations; recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; practice and game day preparation and coaching; budget management; hiring and supervising assistant coaches; assisting with fundraising and adherence to NCAA, Mountain West Conference and University/CSU rules; and developing positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching & Recruiting
• Academics & Compliance
• Fundraising and Revenue Generation
• Staff supervision and budget management
• Media/Public Relations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Strong commitment to the retention and academic achievement of student athletes
• Knowledge of current coaching methodology
• Advanced knowledge and experience in managing an intercollegiate sport team that includes exercising independent discretion and judgement
• Ability to assist in the management of operational and grand-in-aid budgets
• Knowledge and understanding of the collegiate model of intercollegiate athletics
• Knowledge of an proficiency in University, NCAA and Mountain West Conference rules and regulations
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions
• Ability to act as a mentor
• Willingness and ability to participate in fundraising, revenue development, and budget development
• Experience in organizing and motivating student athletes for maximum performance levels
• Ability to work, communicate and develop rapport with students, alumni, administration and community groups
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the year
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to hire, train, evaluate and supervise employees

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience in related field
• College basketball coaching and/or professional playing experience or equivalent

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience in related field
• Demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience and success at the college or professional level
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes

Compensation

Classification: Administrator IV
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20,563/month
CSU Salary Range: $10,106/month - $32,441/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

For full consideration, please apply via the search firm Renaissance Search & Consulting.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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