Pep Band Director

PEP 09; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bridgeport seeks an energetic and entrepreneurial Pep Band Director to establish and lead a new university pep band supporting athletic events and promoting school spirit. This part-time position requires a dynamic musician-educator who is passionate about musical leadership and student recruitment.

The Director will build the ensemble from the ground up, select engaging repertoire for athletic events, and coordinate performances at basketball games and other university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience directing or assisting with band ensembles (pep band, marching band or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and motivate student musicians.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience conducting live performances, preferably in athletic or high-energy event settings.
• Experience working with student musicians in an educational environment (high school or collegiate level).
• Experience with music selection, arrangement, and adaptation for diverse instrumentation.
• Experience coordinating rehearsals, performances, and event logistics.
• Knowledge of copyright and licensing requirements for public musical performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive recruitment effort to build the pep band including writing policies and procedures.
• Conduct outreach to local High Schools, current University ofBridgeport students, potential transfer students.
• Ensemble leadership and program development.
• Establish and direct the University Pep Band, including rehearsals and performances.
• Select and arrange repertoire appropriate for athletic events (fight songs, pop arrangements, spirit music).
• Conduct rehearsals and performances with a focus on high energy and audience engagement.
• Maintain musical standards while encouraging participation from students of varying ability levels.
• Participation in key University events such as Accepted Students Day, Welcome Week, Knights Fest, Commencement, etc.
• Coordinate performances at select athletic events (primarily basketball; others as determined).
• Conduct all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Skills

Recruitment & motivation

Leadership

Music education

Scheduling rehearsals

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promoteacademic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment toservice. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturallydiverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for lifeand leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

The University of Bridgeport seeks an energetic and entrepreneurialPep Band Director to establish and lead a new university pep band supporting athletic events and enhancing school spirit. Thispart-time role requires a dynamic musician-educator who is equallypassionate about musical leadership and student recruitment.

The Director will build the ensemble from the ground up, develop aspirated and engaging repertoire, and coordinate performances at select athletic events and university functions.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead a comprehensive recruitment effort to build the pep band including writing policies and procedures.
• Conduct outreach to local High Schools, current University ofBridgeport students, potential transfer students
• Ensemble leadership and program development.
• Establish and direct the University Pep Band, including rehearsals and performances.
• Select and arrange repertoire appropriate for athletic events(fight songs, pop arrangements, spirit music).
• Conduct rehearsals and performances with a focus on high energy and audience engagement.
• Maintain musical standards while encouraging participation from students of varying ability levels.
• Participation in key University events such as AcceptedStudents Day, Welcome Week, Knights Fest, Commencement, etc.
• Coordinate performances at select athletic events (primarily basketball; others as determined).
• Conduct all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

• Participate in campus spirit initiatives and university events when appropriate.
• Collaborate with admissions, athletics, orientation programs, and student life to promote participation in game-day experience
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain student musicians
• Develop strategies to ensure sustainable enrollment growth in the ensemble.
• Schedule rehearsals and manage ensemble logistics.
• Maintain music library and coordinate arrangements.
• Work within an assigned program budget.
• Coordinate student leadership within the band.
• Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive, spirited pep band program that enhances the game-day experience and supports institutional pride.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage students, staff, and athletics personnel
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for games and events
• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a relatedfield.
• 1-3 years of experience directing or assisting with band ensembles (pep band, marching band or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and motivate studentmusicians.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience conducting live performances, preferably in athletic or high-energy event settings
• Experience working with student musicians in an educational environment (high school or collegiate level)
• Experience with music selection, arrangement, and adaptation for diverse instrumentation
• Experience coordinating rehearsals, performances, and event logistics
• Knowledge of copyright and licensing requirements for public musical performance

Preferred

• Master’s degree in music or music education.
• Experience building or growing a music ensemble program.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions

X

Work with fumes or airborne particles

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Vibration

X

Physical Activity

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Talking & Hearing

X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Bending, pulling, pushing

X

Driving

X

Lifting Requirements

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 75 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

Vision requirements

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

_X_ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

_X_ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors)

_X_ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

_X_ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee.

It isused as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change bythe University as the needs of the University and requirements ofthe job change.

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The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.