UCSB Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP)

Contract Appointment - Coach

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into on July 1, 2011, by and between The Regents of the University of
California (hereinafter "University") and Andrew Checketts. This Agreement sets forth terms and
conditions of employment concerning the appointment of Andrew Checketts (hereinafter "the
appointee") to the position of Head Coach - Baseball in Intercollegiate Athletics.
A.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT
This appointment is to have a fixed term beginning on July 1, 2011 and terminating on June 30,
2016. The appointment will terminate automatically on the termination date unless terminated
earlier pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Should this Agreement be extended in writing
prior to the termination date, it will terminate automatically upon the expiration date of the
extension. The University has no obligation to extend this contract or reappoint, renew or employ
the appointee following the expiration of this contract. In addition, this Agreement or any
extension thereof may be terminated in accordance with Sections M or N of this Agreement.

B.

WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

The appointee understands and agrees that if this Agreement is terminated under Sections A, M,
or N, the appointee is waiving the appointees rights, if any, to any process the appointee might
otherwise be due, such as a Skelly hearing, a post-deprivation hearing and/or a liberty interest
hearing. The appointee attests that the appointee is voluntarily waiving the appointees rights, if
any, to such processes in exchange for the bargained for consideration in Section G of this
Agreement.

C.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities shall be those set forth in the job description annexed hereto and
incorporated in this Agreement. Additional duties may be assigned to the appointee and the job
description may be modified from time to time by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in
order to accommodate changing circumstances and needs. The appointees duties and
responsibilities shall be conducted in accordance with the University's policies, procedures, and
rules. The appointee agrees to perform all the duties set forth in the signed and dated job
description as well as those assigned by The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Appointee: Checketts, Andrew

Department: Athletics
Period of Appointment: 7/1/11 6/30/16
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D.

HOURS OF WORK
The appointment is at 100 percent of full time. As required by the University, hours shall be
scheduled to accommodate operational needs. As an exempt employee the appointee is not
eligible to receive overtime compensation, compensatory time off, or additional compensation
beyond the established salary for the position; greater emphasis is placed on meeting the
responsibilities assigned to the position than on working a specified number of hours.

E.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

1.

Base Salary: This position is assigned to a payroll title of Head Coach (title code
0786), Management and Senior Professional (MSP) Grade D. The annual base salary for
this position is $130,100.00 (10,841.67 per month) for work at 100 percent of full time.
Changes in salary shall be by revision of this Agreement. All compensation shall be paid
in accordance with the payroll policies of the Regents and subject to such deductions as
may be required by applicable laws and regulations.

2.

Additional Compensation and Incentives

a.
Camps: The appointee shall conduct a University Baseball camp at a stipend of
$15,000 per contract year to be paid on June 30 of years 2012-2016.
b.

The appointee shall be eligible to earn the following cash incentives. Any earned
incentives will be paid at a one-time bonus after the last game of the basketball
season in which it was earned. At the appointees discretion, the University may
pay a portion of the incentives to the Assistant Coaches.
i.

If the team wins or ties for the regular season conference

championship:
a) $5,000 if there is only one division.
b) $5,000 if the conference is divided into two divisions.

ii.

$5,000 if the team is selected to participate in the NCAA

tournament (Regional). An additional $6,000 if the team plays in
the Super Regional. Additional $8,000 if the team plays in the
college World Series. $15,000 if the team wins the National
Championship.

Appointee: Checketts, Andrew

Department: Athletics
Period of Appointment: 7/1/11 6/30/16
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3. Benefits: The appointee may be eligible for University health and welfare benefits in
accordance with the benefits eligibility requirements of the University of California Benefits
Program and Retirement System regulations.
4. Scheduling of Time Off: Although the appointee is not eligible to receive accrued vacation
or holiday benefits, he/she can schedule of leave periods with the approval of the Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics in his/her sole discretion after consultation with the appointee. Any
leave of more than forty-eight hours (48) must be approved in advance by the Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics.
F.

REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY STAFF MEMBER

With prior University approval, the appointee shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses
(including travel expenses) incurred on behalf of the University in the performance of the
appointees duties. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with University policies on travel and
expense reimbursement. The University may amend these policies at any time.

G.

APPLICATION OF PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR STAFF MEMBERS (PPSM)

1.

Policies Applicable to All Contract Appointments

The University-wide Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) listed below are incorporated
into this Agreement:
Policy 1
Policy 3
Policy 12
Policy 21
Policy 31
Policy 35
Policy 2.210
Policy 70
Policy 80
Policy 81
Policy 82
Policy 83

General Provisions
Types of Appointment (Contract Positiondefinition only)
Nondiscrimination in Employment
Appointment (PPSM 21.E-G only)
Hours of work (PPSM 31.A only)
Protective Clothing, Equipment, and Uniforms (if applicable)
Absence from Work (PPSM 2.210.III.A; PPSM 2.210.III.D, except PPSM
2.210.III.D.1.e, PPSM 2.210.III.D.9.b, and PPSM 2.210.III.D.11; and PPSM
2.210.III.E-G only)
Complaint Resolution (only for complaints of discrimination; PPSM 70.D-H and
only to the extent that PPSM 70.D-H are applicable to Managers and Senior
Professionals employees)
Staff Personnel Records
Reasonable Accommodation (PPSM 81.A-B only)
Conflict of Interest
Death Payments (If eligibility criteria are met)

The UCSB Local Personnel Policies for Staff Members listed below are also incorporated into
this Agreement:

Appointee: Checketts, Andrew

Department: Athletics
Period of Appointment: 7/1/11 6/30/16
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Policy 3
Policy 21
Policy 35
Policy 45
Policy 70

Types of Appointment
Appointment
Protective Clothing, Equipment, and Uniforms (if applicable)
Military Leave
Complaint Resolution (only for complaints of discrimination; Local PPSM
70.B.6-7 and only to the extent that Local PPSM 70.B.6-7 are applicable to
Managers and Senior Professionals employees)

The University may change the above referenced policies at any time and any and all changes
will be incorporate by reference into this Agreement.
In addition, current and/or amended Presidential policies regarding Reporting Improper
Governmental Activities and Protection Against Retaliation for Reporting Improper Activities,
the Policy on Substance Abuse, the University's Patent Agreement policy and Electronic Mail
policy, as well as other policies of general application which the University may promulgate
from time to time, shall apply.
No other provisions of Personnel Policies for Staff Members shall apply.

H.

BREACH OF NCAA RULES

In the performance of the appointees duties, the appointee shall not either directly or indirectly
breach or support, approve or tolerate the breach by any player or coach subject to the
appointees supervision, of any announced and/or published rules of the current NCAA
Constitution and Bylaws or the governing policies of Collegiate amateur athletics to which the
University adheres.

I.

PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

The appointee shall make no public appearance, either in person or by means of radio or
television, nor willingly allow the use of his/her name in conjunction with his/her relationship to
the University when any such appearance or use of his/her name will result in unfavorable
reflection upon the University. The appointee shall neither participate in nor allow his/her name
to be used in connection with any particular athletic equipment and/or commercial activity
wherein the appointee will receive remuneration for such participation or use unless the
appointee has received written consent therefore from the Chancellor or designee. "Commercial
activity" shall include any appearance by the appointee, either in person or on radio or television,
or the presentation by the appointee of any news story or article for publication in any newspaper
or periodical.
The provision of the above paragraph notwithstanding, the appointee and management may
participate in seminars, clinics, banquets, celebrity events, media interviewing, or make speaking
or consulting Agreements without having received prior written consent from Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics , provided that the appointees participation in these activities results in

Appointee: Checketts, Andrew

Department: Athletics
Period of Appointment: 7/1/11 6/30/16
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no unfavorable reflection upon the University. If the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is

aware that the appointees participation in any of these activities will adversely affect the
University, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics may direct the appointee not to participate in
these activities.
J.

GRATUITIES AND ANNUAL WRITTEN ACCOUNTING OF OTHER

ATHLETICALLY-RELATED INCOME
The appointee shall not accept any gratuities in connection with the performance of his/her
duties, except with the prior approval of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics per NCAA
Bylaw 11.2.2.1. The appointee shall annually report all athletically-related income from sources
outside the University through management to the Chancellor of this University.

K.

ENDORSEMENTS AND USE OF NAMES/AFFILIATIONS

The appointee shall not directly or indirectly use the NCAA's name or the appointees affiliation
with the association in the endorsement of products or services. In addition, the appointee shall
not directly or by implication use the University's name or logo in the endorsement of products
or services without prior approval from the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics {NCAA Bylaw
11.1.3}.

L.

DISCLOSURES
The appointee shall disclose to the University in writing before signing this Agreement the date
and substance of any substantiated claims of misconduct that have been made against the
appointee in his/her professional capacity before the date of this Agreement. This includes, but is
not limited to, any substantiated claims made against the appointee that the appointee violated a
prior employers policy, any NCAA regulations, or applicable law.

M.

TERMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY OR DEATH

This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon the appointees death. If the appointee is
unable to perform his/her essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, the
University or appointee may terminate this Agreement. If a terminations occurs for any of the
reasons set forth in the list section (M), all future obligations cease effective with the date of
termination.

N.

AT WILL STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT

Either party, with or without cause, may terminate the appointment at any time by serving
written notice to the other party. Termination is not reviewable under Staff Policy 70,
Complaint Resolution, or any other policy. Although other terms and conditions can be changed
from time to time by written agreement of the parties, the at-will status of this Agreement cannot
be changed, amended, or altered.

O.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Appointee: Checketts, Andrew

Department: Athletics
Period of Appointment: 7/1/11 6/30/16
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This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties with
respect to the appointment in Athletics and does not preclude additional appointments at the
University so long as any additional appointment is in compliance with University policy. The
terms of this Agreement supersede all previous agreements written or verbal, and may be
modified only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties. In the event that any part
of this Agreement proves to be invalid or is declared or rendered invalid by court decision or
statue, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
California law shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Agreement.
P.

SIGNATURES
Assistant Chancellor
Budget & Planning:

Date:

Print Name:
Coach:

Date:

Print Name:
Director
Intercollegiate Athletics:

Date:

Print Name:
Interim Director
Human Resources:

Date:

Print Name:
Chancellor:

Date:

Print Name:
[This Agreement is not effective until the appointee has completed all University required paperwork
necessary to become a University contract employee, including the State Oath of Allegiance, Patent
Agreement, etc.]
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