Assistant Percussion Director, Marching Band

Elkhart Community Schools Building Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Elkhart High School is seeking an Assistant Marching Band Percussion Director to oversee percussion activities for the marching band program. The role involves teaching and directing percussion sections, coordinating with the Marching Band Director, and supporting rehearsals and performances.

The ideal candidate has experience in marching percussion, strong instructional skills, and the ability to work with students of differing abilities.

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.

Skills

Percussion technique

Band pedagogy

Ensemble instruction

Rehearsal strategies

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Event supervision

Marching band experience

Job description

Elkhart High School is seeking an Assistant Marching Band Percussion Director to oversee percussion activities for the marching band program. The role involves teaching and directing percussion sections, coordinating with the Marching Band Director, and supporting rehearsals and performances.

The ideal candidate has experience in marching percussion, strong instructional skills, and the ability to work with students of differing abilities.