Well the position is finally listed...
http://www.hornetsports.com/job/MensBasketballCoachOpening.asp
Application is due by March 26, that's two weeks from yesterday. Listed start date is on or about April 14, a month from tomorrow.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
California State University, Sacramento invites applications and nominations for the full-time position of Head Coach for Men’s Basketball. With a current student population of approximately 28,000, Sacramento State, the capital University, is one of the larger campuses in the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the nation. The University is organized around seven colleges. There are approximately 1,700 faculty who provide programs of instruction leading towards bachelor’s degrees in 60 disciplines and master’s degrees in 40 disciplines and two joint doctoral programs.
Sacramento is a high-growth metropolitan area with a population of approximately 2 million. Sacramento, a city and county with a very diverse population, was identified by Time Magazine in 2002 as “America’s most integrated city.” As California’s capital, Sacramento is an advantageous setting for premier academic programs. As a major metropolitan university, Sacramento State is committed to providing leadership in addressing significant regional needs and to enriching our liberal arts tradition. The proximity of Sacramento State to the California legislature and other agencies of state and federal government provide unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to participate in public service through policy research, internships, and employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include conducting the men’s basketball program in accordance with NCAA, Big Sky Conference and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations. Duties consist of managing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division I basketball program with emphasis on coaching, academic success, recruiting, and scheduling, fundraising, community outreach and budget management. Be responsible for recruiting student-athletes who have the ability to succeed both academically and athletically in accordance with university goals, NCAA and conference regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; experience coaching men’s basketball at the collegiate level; experience in managing budgets; proven ability to establish good rapport and an effective working relationship with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and community.
Desired: A master’s degree; successful experience in coaching men’s basketball at the NCAA Division I level; demonstrate success in recruiting student-athletes capable of achieving academic and athletic success at the NCAA Division I level; experience or knowledge of recruiting in California and/or Sacramento area; successful experience generating external funds.
APPOINTMENT: Full-time 12-Month Head Coach Position
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable and dependent upon qualifications and professional experience
ANTICIPATED START DATE: On or about April 14, 2008
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants and nominees should submit the following material by March 26, 2008 to ensure consideration of the application 1) Letter of application highlighting evidence of skills, knowledge, and previous experiences pertaining to the qualifications, duties and responsibilities listed; 2) Current resume; 3) Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references who can address professional preparation and experience. Position is open until filled.
SEND TO: Dr. Terry Wanless, Director of Athletics
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6099
FAX: (916) 278-5429
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who assist the University in meeting its Strategic Plan goal of pluralism: “To develop a campus community whose diversity enriches the lives of all and whose members develop a strong sense of personal and community identity as well as mutual respect.” Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime reporting statistics available on-line at
http://www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.stm. Reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sacramento State, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus, during the last three years, are included. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other safety matters. Print copies are available in the library, and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
