Letters of Appointment Head Coach Dear ---:
On behalf of the President, I am pleased to offer you reappointment to the position of Men's
Golf Head 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 Specialist, 12 month, Classification
Code 2379, Exempt, and carries a salary of $--- payable over 12 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 Men's Golf
Head 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 July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
5. As Men's Golf Head Coach, you will report to the Director of Athletics. Your
performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Athletics. Please note that
the university policy relating to appointment and evaluation for temporary faculty can
be found at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/S1 0-7.htm.
6. In addition to other administrative or teaching duties which the Director of Athletics
may assign, the duties and responsibilities of the Men's Golf Head Coach are as
follows:
Evaluate, recruit, train and coach student athletes to compete successfully against
major college competition in a quality men's golf program.
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Supervise assistant coaches, including compliance by such coaches with San Jose
State University, Western Athletic Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Determine scouting schedules for high school and college games.
Interview prospective players, their parents and coaches.
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 men's golf team.
Prepare players for each competition and each season with dedication.
The men's golf team in 2010-11 will receive a mUlti-year APR (academic performance
record) score of 925 or greater.
Establish and maintain a frequent and systematic program of personal communication
with San Jose State University's student body, alumni and community supporters.
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, a member of the men's golf
coaching staff or any other person under your supervision and direction, including
student athletes in the men's golf 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.
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8.
While employed by San Jose State University as Head Coach of its men's golf 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 ernployee,
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 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 there from. 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.
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1O. 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __