Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Duties Include:

Preparing the varsity team to be competitive at the varsity level. This would include the preparation of team and individual scouting reports. Developing individual player skills and incorporating them into the competitive team concept. Establishing both short and long term goals for the boy's basketball program that includes player and coaches development at the high school, junior high, and elementary levels. Maintaining and communicating team and player accomplishments/statistics with both local and state media outlets. Promoting the basketball program by running off-season camps/clinics for future Raiders.

Preferred Skills:

Coaching experience at the high school level. Communication skills needed to convey expectations with players and parents. Collaboratively working with the school administration to ensure that student athletes are well represented on the court and in the community.

Education/Training:

Candidates with a teaching license are preferred, but a teaching license is not required. Current teaching vacancies for the 2024-2025 school year include: junior high science, junior high/high school art, and special education. All athletic safety training courses required by the State of Indiana and IHSAA must be completed before beginning to work with athletes.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should go to the Southern Wells Community Schools web-site and select Employment Opportunities, complete the Classified Application, and a Certified Application if interested in one of the posted teaching vacancies. Please contact Athletic Director, Todd Thieme, at 765-728-5534 ext.1145 or 260-715-1922, or at tthieme@swraiders.com, with questions. The position will remain open until filled.