Associate Head Coach Women's Basketball

 

 

Department Summary

San José State Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship and Spartan Pride.  https://sjsuspartans.com/

Job Description

The Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Women’s Basketball program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

Brief Description of Duties

• Coaches team at practices and competitive events. May have responsibility for practice and competition oversight in absence of head coach.
• Oversee academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I basketball program through successfully recruiting and retaining high-level student-athletes.
• Collaborates with the Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for the sports program.
• Serve as a key liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities. 
• Organizes community service events for the team.
• Responsible for assisting in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate women’s basketball program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets, and fundraising.   
• Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference  
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience coaching women’s basketball programs.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Successful Division I collegiate or professional basketball coaching experience
  
  

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU system wide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Compensation

Classification: Coaching Specialist

Anticipated Salary: $6,538/monthly - $10,938/monthly

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references with contact information

Posted until filled.

Conditional Offer

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 does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may be extended on an annual basis.

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and