Varsity Bowling Coach

This is an Extra-Curricular coaching position at South Ripley High School  The assignment is for the 2026-2027 bowling season and is paid a stipend.

The position is not eligible for benefits.

Only online applications will be accepted.  Access through our corporation website at www. sripley.k12.in.us and select the link "Employment Opportunities".  Apply using the "Varsity Bowling Coach"  application.

Applications will be accepted through the posting period or until filled.

Job listings may be found at https://southripley.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

If you have any technical difficulties completing the online application, please contact Tasha Smith at the central office at 812-689-6282.

Any new hire after July 1, 2009 will be required to complete an Expanded Criminal History at the employee's expense through the school-approved vendor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee all aspects of the bowling program for grades 9–12.
• Plan and supervise practices, lane times, competitions, and other team activities.
• Coordinate team schedules, match logistics, transportation, budgeting, equipment, and inventory.
• Promote a positive and competitive team culture aligned with the values of South Ripley High School and South Ripley Athletics.
• Coordinate preseason, postseason, and offseason opportunities for student-athlete development.
• Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, parents, school personnel, and the Athletic Department.
• Be familiar with and able to navigate IHSB/IMSB, STACK TeamApp, and USBC platforms, forms, and requirements.
• Participate in SEI Bowling Conference meetings and support conference operations and growth.
• Commit to weekday practices (generally 3–5 p.m.) and Saturday competitions from October through January.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Pollard’s Bowling Center and support local youth bowling initiatives.
• Assist with fundraising efforts to support and grow the bowling program.
• Monitor student-athlete academics and communicate team results and accomplishments to the Athletic Department for school recognition and promotion.
• Support community engagement and youth bowling initiatives that encourage participation and help grow the program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable conference, school, governing-body, and South Ripley Athletic Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional growth through coaching clinics, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous bowling coaching experience preferred.
• Competitive bowling experience preferred.
• USBC membership will be required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Knowledge of athlete development, team culture, and leadership strategies.
• Commitment to balancing academics and athletics in the lives of student-athletes.
• Ability to build and sustain a positive, competitive bowling program while developing athletes at all levels.
• Secondary teaching certification preferred but not required.
• Must meet all South Ripley Community School Corporation and applicable governing-body requirements for coaches.

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026