San Jose State University’s Department of Athletics recruits and develops a diverse population of highly skilled student-athletes, coaches and staff to compete at the pinnacle of collegiate athletics – NCAA Division I. San Jose State Athletics strives to be recognized as a leader in achievement, diversity, inclusion, leadership and personal accountability. San Jose State Athletics is committed to providing a culture in which student-athletes can thrive in academics, athletics and society in an environment of uncompromising integrity for the University, community, alumni and friends. In doing so, San Jose State Athletics dedicates itself to absolute compliance of institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
The head coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a NCAA Division I 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, scheduling, budget management, hiring and supervising assistant coaches, assisting with fund raising and adherence to NCAA, Mountain West Conference and University rules. The successful candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and boosters while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community.
This is a position in the CSU – Management Personnel Plan (MPP), and serves at the pleasure of the President. This position may also require adherence to University compliance training such as: Conflict of Interest and Ethics, AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention, Information Security, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program.