Band Assistant Director-Restricted - High School

Young World Physical Education; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Band Assistant Director-Restricted for Liberty High School. The role involves assisting the Band Director and preparing for symphonic and marching band seasons, plus festivals and competitions. Responsibilities include directing sectionals, providing student evaluations, and managing equipment.

The candidate must have a high school diploma and related experience, along with the ability to work with diverse backgrounds. This temporary position is vital for the music department's success.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the job is required.
• Ability to communicate with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Band Director and Assistant Director with preparations for performances.
• Direct marching and symphonic band sectionals.
• Supervise students at events to maintain adherence to policies.

Skills

Adapting to changing work priorities

Coordinating activities with other schools and agencies

Communicating information and concepts

Providing leadership and direction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Band Assistant Director-Restricted - High School

Liberty School District 53, Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5763496
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Band Assistant Director-Restricted – Liberty High School

The role assists the Band Director and Assistant Director in preparing for symphonic band and marching band seasons, festivals, and competitions. Responsibilities include attending practices and preparation meetings to support the music department.

Purpose Statement

The job is designed to assist the Band Director and Assistant Director with preparation for symphonic band and marching band seasons, festivals, and competitions. The Band Assistant Restricted Director also attends practices and other preparation meetings to assist the music department.

Essential Functions

• Directs marching band sectionals and symphonic band sectionals for the purpose of giving individualized instruction to students.
• Evaluates student performing groups for the purpose of giving valuable feedback and critique of the performances.
• Manages the equipment (e.g. drumline equipment, instruments, podiums, speakers, mixing boards, etc.) for the purpose of making sure all the equipment required for the event is accounted for.
• Schedules individual or group sessions (e.g. solo, small ensemble, etc.) for the purpose of individualized instruction to enhance student skill level.
• Supervises students at events for the purpose of maintaining school activities in accordance with Board Policies.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; facilitating program goals; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.

KNOWLEDGE is required to specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; and relevant professional standards and practices.

ABILITY is required to flexibility is required to specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing leadership, direction, and team building; providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas; setting priorities; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates, and Licenses

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Position Type

Temporary/Extra Duty

Contact Information

• Matt Allison, Assistant Director of Fine Arts
• FINE ARTS DEPT.
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]