Athletic Pep Band Director

Northwood; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood University is seeking an Athletic Pep Band Director to supervise and develop band members, recruit talent, and manage events and practices. The role focuses on providing pep band performances at on-campus athletic events, from football and basketball to hockey and soccer, while fostering community and alumni relations.

The director will coordinate travel, handle administrative duties, and contribute to fund-raising efforts, reporting to the Sr. Associate AD for Emerging Sports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of music and instrumental instruction.
• Previous directing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and development of band members.
• Recruitment.
• Event and practice preparation and management.
• Provide pep band at on-campus events with focus on athletic events.
• Community and alumni relations as assigned.
• Make travel arrangements if necessary.
• Drive to and from events and practices (as needed).
• Administrative duties as assigned.
• Fund-raising as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Associate AD for Emerging Sports.

Skills

Band leadership

Recruitment

Event management

Administration

Travel coordination

Fundraising

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Athletic Pep Band Director

• Supervision and development of band members
• Recruitment
• event and practice preparation and management
• provide pep band at as many on-campus events as possible with focus on athletic events (pep rallies, football games, volleyball matches, basketball games as well as directed hockey, lacrosse and soccer match-ups)
• community and alumni relations as assigned
• making travel arrangements if necessary
• drive to and from events and practices (as needed)
• administrative duties as assigned
• fund-raising as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Associate AD for Emerging Sports

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of music and instrumental instruction
• Previous directing experience

• Adhere to Northwood University rules, regulations, and policies
• Adhere to institutional regulations and policies
• Provide leadership to promote a life-changing, positive experience for your band members
• Promote academic success in the classroom and members being a positive presence on campus
• Have success on the court while representing Northwood with class and integrity
• Meet and exceed squad size numbers to aid our admissions department
• Assist in specific community service projects for each team to learn the importance of giving back to the community
• Represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner in the office, on-campus and in the community
• Be flexible
• Be a good team player within the department

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea — emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood’s mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about The Northwood Idea philosophy and outcomes at https://www.northwood.edu/about/