Employment Head Coach Contract

EMPLOYMENT HEAD COACH CONTRACT

Parties and Effective Date

This Employment Agreement is made between Employer Name: , located at Employer Address: (hereinafter "Employer") and Head Coach Name: , residing at Coach Address: (hereinafter "Coach"). The Effective Date of this Agreement is , .

Position and Term

Employer hereby employs Coach as Head Coach, and Coach accepts such employment subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Coach shall perform duties customarily associated with the position of Head Coach for the Employer's athletic program, including but not limited to leadership of the team, recruitment, practice planning, game management, compliance with applicable institutional policies, and supervision of assistant coaches and staff.

Compensation and Benefits

Employer shall pay Coach an annual base salary of $, payable in accordance with Employer's normal payroll practices. Coach may be eligible for performance bonuses, stipends, and additional compensation as set forth below.

Duties, Performance & Staffing

Coach shall faithfully, competently, and to the best of Coach's ability perform all duties assigned by Employer. Coach shall recruit student-athletes, supervise assistant coaches, establish practice schedules, and maintain program compliance with applicable institutional policies. Employer reserves the right to approve or disapprove the hiring of assistant coaches; Coach shall make recommendations in writing.

Termination and Severance

This Agreement may be terminated by Employer for Cause, without Cause, or by Coach in accordance with the conditions below. "Cause" includes material breach of this Agreement, gross misconduct, willful violation of institutional policies, or any criminal act materially related to Coach's duties. If Employer terminates Coach for Cause, Employer shall pay Coach earned but unpaid base salary through the effective date of termination and no further amounts except as required by law.

If Employer terminates Coach without Cause, Coach shall be entitled to severance equal to or the remainder of the guaranteed salary term as specified in the schedule below, whichever is less, subject to Coach executing a release of claims in a form reasonably acceptable to Employer.

Confidentiality; Non-Solicitation; Restrictive Covenants

Coach shall keep confidential all proprietary and confidential information of Employer acquired during the term of employment. For a period of months following termination, Coach shall not directly solicit employees or student-athletes of Employer for employment or athletic transfer without Employer's prior written consent. Any restrictive covenant shall be subject to reasonable geographic and temporal limits and severability.

Compliance; Background Check; Certifications

Coach represents and warrants that all information provided to Employer is true and complete. Coach authorizes Employer to contact prior employers, references, and educational institutions and to conduct background, criminal history, and eligibility checks as permitted by law. Coach certifies familiarity with and will comply with all applicable institutional rules and policies governing athletics and employment.

I authorize the Employer to conduct background and reference checks as described above.

Insurance, Indemnification, and Workers' Compensation

Employer shall provide applicable employee benefits and workers' compensation coverage in accordance with Employer policy. Employer shall defend and indemnify Coach for acts undertaken within the scope of employment to the extent permitted by law and institutional policy, subject to applicable limitations.

Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, and Remedies

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which Employer is located without regard to conflict of law principles. Except where injunctive relief is sought to enforce confidentiality or restrictive covenant provisions, the parties agree to submit disputes first to mediation and, if unresolved, to binding arbitration before a neutral arbitrator. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Miscellaneous Provisions

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes prior oral or written agreements. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in effect. Coach may not assign this Agreement; Employer may assign to a successor entity that assumes Employer's obligations.

Personal Information (Coach)

Employment History (Most Recent Two Employers)

Education

Professional References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Unless otherwise expressly stated in a written guaranteed term above, employment under this Agreement is at-will and may be terminated by either party in accordance with the terms herein.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Coach acknowledges and agrees to adhere to Employer's nondiscrimination and workplace policies.

Applicant Certification & Authorization

I certify that all information provided in connection with my employment is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements or material omissions may constitute grounds for discipline, including termination for Cause. By signing below, I authorize Employer to obtain and verify information regarding my employment history, education, and criminal background as permitted by law.

Applicant Certification: I certify the above statement is true and consent to the authorizations herein.

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