Assistant Play Director / Drama Coach

SY2025-26

SEASON:       Approximately mid November - mid March

Stipend:      0.10

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

An application is considered complete when all of the items listed below are received on or before the closing date. Only complete applications are eligible for screening.   Supplemental documents, such as those listed below, can be uploaded in the attachment page of the application, and MUST be in a pdf format.

1.  Cover letter.

2.  Current resume.

3.  Three (3) letters of recommendation, within the past three years and preferably from previous employers.  All letters of recommendation MUST be signed. 

If hired, these requirements must be met before the first day of work:

1.  Fingerprinting - This district requires final candidates to pay for their own background check. Fingerprinting is done by appointment only; please call Karla Therrien at (406) 892-6550, ext. 1421. The cost is $30.00, payable by cash or check only, at the time of service.

2.  MMR immunization records – If born after December 31, 1956, you will need to provide proof of immunity (titer test) or medical records verifying that your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up-to-date before the first day of work.

3.  Coaching credentials - please contact our Athletic Director, Troy Bowman at 892.6500 ext 5003 for more information.

All employment offers are contingent upon providing complete MMR records, satisfactory results of the background check, and Board approval.

REPORTS TO:      Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:           Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:    Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of extra-duty staff.

JOB SUMMARY:     In accordance with district policies and procedures, the High School Theatre Drama Coach/Play Director will be in charge of developing and implementing the theater program for Columbia Falls High School.  He/she will produce and/or direct one major and one minor play and/or musical per school year.  Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: 

1. Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract new theatre participants.
2. Sponsors the high school drama club.
3. Teaches acting principles and techniques to individuals and groups and conducts readings to evaluate student’s talent.
4. Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.
5. Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection.
6. Produces and directs plays for school and public performances.
7. Auditions students to select cast and assign parts.
8. Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts.
9. Assigns non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as construction, painting, moving scenery; managing properties and costuming; operating stage lighting and sound equipment; and operating the stage counter-weight system.
10. Selects script for production.
11. Sees that all royalties, rental fees, and other fees/bills associated with a production are paid and maintains an accurate record of all expenses and receipts.
12. Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.
13. Oversees proper organization and storage of stock theatrical units and school-owned equipment and material on the high school stage, in the auditorium, and in the theater storage.
14. Organizes, plans and directs the respective play including being responsible for:
    1. All publicity and programs
    2. Costume and properties rental and purchase
    3. Lighting and sound
    4. Set design and construction
    5. Organizing and managing ticket sales
    6. Developing a rehearsal schedule
    7. Any other duty necessary to the success of a production
15. Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in theatre activities.
16. Submits to building principal, upon request, a year-end report including: a) list of participants; b) awards and honors received; c) summary of activities; d) recommendations for improvements.
17. Meets with building principal to review goals for the theatre department productions.
18. Ensures the safety of students by adhering to both stage safety while on stage and general school rules and regulations while on School District #6 premises and traveling.
19. Submits budget needs annually to the principal.
20. Orders all supplies and materials necessary for theatre-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
21. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
22. Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:    The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibilities satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:    High School Assistant Theatre Director, volunteers, and students involved in assigned activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but some duties will be performed outside, including recess, field trips, etc.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.  The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.  May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available.  The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.  The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $30