Percussion Coach - Smoky Hill High School

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN:  Hourly

PAY RANGE: Hourly Wage Rate

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SUPERVISOR: Band Director

LAST UPDATED: 5/31/2023

JOB SUMMARY: The percussion coach will work with the band directors teaching students percussion specific techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Teach students percussion specific techniques in the concert band and marching band settings [95%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [5%] 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• Bachelor’s degree
• DCI/WGI performer experience preferred
• Experience teaching marching and concert percussion in classroom and marching band settings 
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors