Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Front Ensemble (1/2 position)- Supplemental position

Unionville High School; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Unionville High School in Kennett Square, PA is seeking an Indoor Percussion Assistant Director for the Front Ensemble (1/2 position). The role involves directing the musical and visual training of all Front Ensemble sections and coordinating with the Director for program development.

Responsibilities include implementing a technique program, maintaining equipment, coordinating rehearsals, selecting members, and attending events; the position is part-time with a competitive salary of 2,316 per

Qualifications

• Experience directing indoor percussion front ensemble.
• Knowledge of front ensemble techniques and electronics.
• Ability to develop rehearsal plans for ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee musical and visual training of Front Ensemble.
• Develop and distribute a technique training program.
• Maintain sound equipment and electronics.
• Select ensemble members and instrument placement with the Director.
• Develop and execute rehearsal plans for full front ensemble and sub-sections.
• Manage volunteer front ensemble percussion staff with the Director.
• Communicate expectations and goals with students.
• Attend events and competitions.
• Advise director on equipment and ordering needs.
• Account for school property.
• Run full ensemble rehearsals with Battery Coordinator and the Director.
• Prepare end-of-season summary with recommendations for program improvement.

Skills

Front ensemble techniques

Electronics knowledge

Student communication

Tools

Mainstage

Soundboard

MIDI devices

Microphones

Job description

Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Front Ensemble (1/2 position)- Supplemental position

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952993

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Front Ensemble (1/2 position)

Unionville High School

Salary $2,316.00

Position Summary: The Indoor Percussion Front Ensemble Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and directing the musical and visual training of all sections of the Front Ensemble.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be completely knowledgeable of front ensemble percussion playing techniques and electronics (including but not limited to Mainstage, soundboard, midi devices, microphones).


• Develop/maintain and distribute a technique training program for students.


• Maintain sound equipment and electronics.


• Select ensemble members and instrument placement in conjunction with the Director.


• Develop and execute rehearsal plans for full front ensemble and sub-sectionals in conjunction with the Director.


• Manage volunteer front ensemble percussion staff in conjunction with the Director.


• Effectively communicate expectations and goals with students.


• Attend events and competitions.


• Advise director of ensemble equipment and ordering needs.


• Account for school property.


• Run full ensemble rehearsals in conjunction with Battery Coordinator and the Director.


• Prepare an end-of-season summary with recommendations for program maintenance or improvement. Submit report to director.

Clearances required for employment

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)


• Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)


• Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114)

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,316 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required