Tri-Central Community Schools is proud to announce Coach Adam Rich as the next Head Football Coach of the Trojans!
A 2000 Tri-Central graduate, Coach Rich is coming home to lead the program that helped shape him. After graduating from Tri-Central, he attended Manchester University, where he enjoyed an outstanding collegiate football career as a team captain and 1,000-yard receiver.
His playing career continued at the professional level with the Columbus Destroyers and the Indiana Mustangs, where he earned All-League honors for six seasons, was named Offensive MVP three times, and recorded four 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He later joined the Indiana Tornados, transitioning to quarterback and leading his team to the 2013 National Championship Game while earning the league's 2013 MVP award.
Coach Rich has built an impressive coaching résumé with stops at Fishers High School, Guerin Catholic High School, Clinton Central High School, and most recently within Westfield's youth football system, where he has helped develop young athletes and build successful programs.
Coach Rich and his wife, Kathy, live in Westfield with their two children and two dogs. They are excited to become part of the Tri-Central community, and we are thrilled to welcome them back home.
Coach Rich brings a passion for developing young men on and off the field, a championship mindset, and a wealth of experience at every level of the game. We are excited to watch his leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm inspire our student-athletes and help build an exciting future for Tri-Central Football.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Rich and his family back to Trojan Nation!
Welcome home, Coach Rich! Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan! 🏈
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Position Title: Technology Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month
Location: Tri-Central School Corporation, Sharpsville, Indiana
Salary Range: commensurate with experience
Position Overview:
The Tri-Central School Corporation is seeking a collaborative and skilled Technology Director to lead our district's digital infrastructure and facility security systems. Serving 700 students across one school building and a central office, this role provides strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in daily technical operations. Leading a team of two—the Director and one Assistant Technology specialist—you will manage our network, oversee cyber security, and maintain the campus physical security hardware that keeps our small rural community safe.
Key Responsibilities:
Network, Systems & Operations Management
• Manage, maintain, and secure the single-campus local network (LAN), Wi-Fi infrastructure, and firewalls.
• Monitor network uptime and optimize connectivity between the school building and the central office.
• Oversee data privacy, cloud backups, and ensure compliance with Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) cybersecurity standards and work with administration to oversee Skyward Student Informational system.
Physical Security & Infrastructure Systems
• Administer, troubleshoot, and maintain the district's IP security camera network and video storage servers.
• Manage the campus electronic keyless door entry system, including user access profiles, scheduling, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement or school resource officers to ensure systems operate at peak performance during emergencies.
Department Leadership & Administration:
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate daily helpdesk tasks for the Assistant Technology specialist.
• Work with the central office to procure annual Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) E-rate funding process to secure critical internet and infrastructure discounts.
Device & Mobile Device Management (MDM):
• Oversee a 1:1 Student device ecosystem consisting of Macbooks and iPads.
• Configure and Maintain Mobile-Device Management (MDM) platforms to push applications, monitor security settings, and manage content filtering
Required Qualifications:
• Experience: 3–5 years in network administration, system engineering, or educational IT leadership preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge: Practical experience managing networked facility systems (IP cameras, access control doors, or environmental sensors). Specific working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Azure and O365 environments, in-depth working knowledge of Windows and Mac OS systems. Knowledge of Windows servers and networking is a must.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, support, and direct a technician or small IT team.
• Licensing & Safety: Must pass an expanded criminal history background check required for all Indiana public school employees.
Preferred Attributes
• Collaborative Mindset: Willingness to work side-by-side with your assistant on large deployments or critical network issues.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical roadmaps clearly to teachers, administrators, and the school board.
• Urgency: High attention to detail regarding physical safety and facility network uptime.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to alarson@tccs.k12.in.us or apply online via our School Corporation Nimble Portal.
