Percussion Instructor

Responsibilities

• Attend summer band rehearsals. Dates and time TBD by the Director of Bands
• Attend all rehearsals during the course of the season
• Attend all competitions (approximately 4), home football games and other public appearances as needed by the Director of Bands
• Design, choreograph and teach percussion routines that effectively complement and enhance the percussion component of the marching band show
• Evaluate members’ abilities and design a routine accordingly
• Work closely with the Director of Bands and other staff members to develop a program that includes multiple types of percussion instruments
• Instruct members in fundamental percussion techniques
• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair and acquisition recommendations ensuring that the percussion students are properly equipped for rehearsals and performances
• Recruit potential percussion members while retaining current members
• Other related duties, as assigned, to assist the Director of Bands prepare students for home games, competitions and public appearances
• Follow all policies of Union County Public Schools and the band program to which they are associated.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must be experienced working with marching bands (college Bands preferred but not required)
• Have knowledge/experience in the percussion style consistent with HBCU drumlines.
• Experience in composing and arranging percussion parts.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
• Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities listed below

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $1,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,250