HS Band Activities Assistant - Exhibit A

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeking an HS Band Activities Assistant to support a thriving instrumental music program. This role focuses on encouraging student participation in events and working with school staff.

The ideal candidate will assist with performances, communication within the community, and maintain high musical standards. Responsibilities include attendance at rehearsals and helping with band events, ensuring a positive and enriching environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting instrumental music programs.
• Ability to promote student participation in musical events.
• Strong communication skills with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Support instrumental music performances at practices and concerts.
• Assist with summer band rehearsals and school events.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Skills

Instrumental music support

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Title: Exhibit A – HS Band Activities Assistant

Department: Lakeview High School

Reports To: Principal, Lakeview High School

Summary:

The HS Band Activities Assistant will assist and support the creation of a successful instrumental music program, encourage active student participation in a wide variety of musical events, and work closely with the other staff and administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support instrumental music performances at practices, concerts, parades, competitions, and festivals.
• Promote an appreciation of instrumental music.
• Assist to ensure that all instrumental music activities conform to guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Work effectively with band booster club.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and vision of the high school music program.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and maintaining a successful and dynamic band program that provides for maximum student participation in a wide variety of activities that bring positive recognition to the music program, school, district and community.
• Assist in building and maintaining a music program that attracts and holds at least enough students to perform standard marching band and concert band literature with a characteristic ensemble sound and standard instrumentation.
• Assist in presenting performances of high musical quality in which groups are well disciplined and make an exemplary appearance.
• Assists in conducting rehearsals and performances demonstrating an understanding of differences in style among various types of music.
• Attend regional and state music meetings as assigned by band director following standard approval procedures.
• Assist band director to give students the opportunity to participate and compete in regional and state music events.
• Assist with summer band rehearsals.
• Assist with all before and after school band rehearsals and band events.
• Assist with music arranging and drill writing.
• Assist with jazz band and pep band as directed.
• Assist the band director in keeping facilities in proper order, with instrumental and equipment being properly used, maintained and stored.
• Assist the band director with paperwork as assigned.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, faculty and administration.
• Adhere to the chain of command for program/administrative concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by the band director, principal or designee.

• Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, high quality customer service.

EOE