Assistant Marching Band Percussion Director

Elkhart Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools is seeking a marching percussion instructor to lead both battery and front ensemble during band programs. The role includes teaching percussion techniques, rehearsal planning, and coordinating performances with staff.

Ideal candidates will guide students across skill levels and participate in summer rehearsals, camps, and/show events, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment within the marching program.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing marching percussion, including both battery and front ensemble.
• Knowledge of percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and marching band performance practices.
• Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in both individual and ensemble settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in a safe, positive, and professional manner.
• Attend summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, competitions, and other marching band events.
• Collaborate with the Marching Band Director and instructional staff.

Skills

Marching percussion instruction

Battery & front ensemble

Percussion technique

Rehearsal strategies

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Qualifications: Experience teaching or performing marching percussion, including both battery and front ensemble. Knowledge of percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and marching band performance practices. Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in both individual and ensemble settings. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the Marching Band Director and instructional staff. Availability to attend summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, competitions, and other required marching band events. Ability to supervise students in a safe, positive, and professional manner. Previous experience with high school or collegiate marching band programs preferred.