Letters of Appointment Assistant Coach Dear ---:
On behalf of the President, I am pleased to offer you reappointment to the position of
Assistant Tennis Coach at San Jose State University. In addition to the applicable
provisions of the policies of the California State University System and San Jose State
University, your appointment includes the following:
1. Your appointment is at the classification of Coach Assistant, 12 month,
Classification Code 2382, and carries a salary of $--- payable over 9 months at
$--- per month. This classification is included in collective bargaining Unit 3 ­
Faculty. Accordingly, the position being offered is subject to the terms and
working conditions stated in the Agreement Between the Board of Trustees of
the California State University and the California Faculty Association, Unit 3 ­
Faculty.
2. This appointment is subject to the statutes, collective bargaining agreements,
policies and procedures of San Jose State University including, but not limited
to, the right of San Jose State University to transfer, assign, reassign, layoff
and discipline. It is specifically understood by the parties that San Jose State
University retains the right to assign or reassign you to other positions with
other duties during the term of this appointment.
3. You will receive pay raises that the state budget process and collective
bargaining agreements provide for your rank during the term of your
appointment.
4. Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the
term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position
of Assistant Tennis Coach, as is the case with all coaching positions, does not
qualify for or lead to tenure, but may be extended on an annual basis. The
effective dates of this appointment shall be from September 1, 2010 to May
31,2011.
5. As Assistant Tennis Coach, you will report to the Head Tennis Coach. Your
performance will be evaluated annually by the Head Tennis Coach. Please note
that the university policy relating to appointment and evaluation for temporary
faculty can be found at http: //www.sjsu.edu/sen ate/S1Q-7.htm .
6. In addition to other administrative or teaching duties which the Head Tennis
Coach may assign, the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Tennis Coach
are as follows:
Evaluate, recruit, train and coach student athletes to compete successfully
against major college competition in a quality tennis program.
Determine scouting schedules for high school and college games.
Interview prospective players, their parents and coaches.
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Contact media, alumni and civic groups.
Work to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of academic life to
complement San Jose State University's educational mission.
@ Work within the rules, regulations, guidelines and policies of San Jose State
University's athletic department.
Keep public statements complimentary to the athletics program and to San
Jose State University.
Make every effort to ensure that all student athletes' academic requirements
are met, including the development and implementation of a Coach's Academic
Plan (CAP) for the tennis team.
Prepare players for each competition and each season with dedication.
It is the policy of San Jose State University that all of its programs in
intercollegiate athletics be operated in accordance with NCAA, Western Athletic
Conference and San Jose State University policies and procedures. A violation
of any law, rule, regulation, constitutional provision, bylaw or interpretation of
San Jose State University, the Western Athletic Conference or the NCAA by
you or student athletes in the tennis program, which violation may, in the
reasonable and good faith judgment of San Jose State University, reflect
adversely upon San Jose State University or its athletics program, including any
violation which may result in San Jose State University being placed on
probation by the Western Athletic Conference or the NCAA and including any
violation which may have occurred during your prior employment at another
NCAA member institution may lead to formal disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.
8. While employed by San Jose State University as Assistant Coach of its tennis
team, you may engage in outside employment, but only upon the following
terms and conditions:
a. Any outside employment shall not interfere with the full and complete
performance by you of your duties and obligations as a San Jose State
University employee, recognizing always that your primary obligations lie with
San Jose State University and its students.
b. Prior to engaging in any outside employment, you shall obtain the approval of
the Director of Athletics, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
c. In no event shall you accept or receive directly or indirectly any monies,
benefit, or any other gratuity whatsoever from any person, corporation, San
Jose State University affiliated or non-affiliated booster club or alumni
association if such action would violate state, NCAA legislation or the
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constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations or interpretations of the NCAA
and/or Western Athletic Conference, or San Jose State University policies.
d. Any outside employment is independent of your employment with San Jose
State University and San Jose State University shall have no responsibility or
liability for any claims arising therefrom. In no case shall San Jose State
University be liable to you for the loss of any collateral business opportunities
or any other benefits, perquisite or income resulting from activities such as, but
not limited to, camps, clinics, media appearances, apparel or shoe contracts,
automobile, tickets, consulting relationships or from any other source due to
San Jose State University's reassignment or termination of your employment.
You agree to hold harmless and indemnify San Jose State University from all
suits, claims, demands, damages, liability, penalties, costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorney fees, arising in any manner from your earning or
attempting to earn outside income.
e. You shall report annually to the President of the University through the Director
of Athletics all athletically-related income from sources outside San Jose State
University, and San Jose State University upon request shall have reasonable
access to all records necessary to verify such reports.
9. If another coaching opportunity is presented to you or should you be interested
in another coaching position during your employment with San Jose State
University, you must notify the Director of Athletics of such opportunity or
interest and permission must be given to you by the Director of Athletics
before any discussion can be held by you and the anticipated coaching position
principals, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
10. This letter of appointment completes and exhausts present San Jose State
University commitments and voids any previous agreements between us. No
commitment exists beyond those in this letter of appointment.
If you decide to accept this offer, please indicate in the space below and return the
original of this letter to me. By accepting you certify that you are a United States
citizen, permanent resident, or that you have legal authority to be employed for the
term of this appointment. A copy is provided for your records.
Sincerely,
Thomas Bowen
Director of Athletics
My signature below manifests my acceptance of the position as offered in this letter.
Signed'--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date<--_________