Pep Band Director/Instructor

Le Moyne College; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY seeks a Part-time Director of the Pep Band to lead performances at home basketball games and major events. The role is 20 hours per week over a 12-month period, with reporting lines to the Music Program Director and Athletics.

Responsibilities include directing performances, arranging rehearsals, coordinating logistics, maintaining instruments, and teaching one section of MUS 395 each fall and spring semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music, Education, or a related field.
• Experience leading a band or similar ensemble, collegiate or high school level.
• Strong musical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and during game-day events.
• Familiarity with drumline instruction and coordination in marching/athletic bands.

Responsibilities

• Attend, direct, and facilitate Pep Band performances and appearances.
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum of one per week).
• Oversee Pep Band participation, scheduling, and engagement with Athletics and College offices.
• Manage and maintain instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
• Ensure safety and well-being of Pep Band members during practices, travel and performances.
• Instruct MUS 395 one section per Fall and Spring semester.

Skills

Band leadership experience

Musical leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master’s degree in Music, Education, or related field

Job description

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values‑based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the Pep Band is a part‑time position that is vital to creating the spirited, energetic atmosphere that defines Le Moyne’s athletic events - especially at home men’s and women’s basketball games and other major college functions. Post‑season travel is to be expected in the event that any college team is selected for conference and NCAA tournaments. The Director will play a key role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for student musicians, ensuring that all members feel valued and supported in their musical and personal growth.

This is a part time 12‑month position working 20 hours per week. This position has primary reporting to the Music Program Director and secondary reporting to the Athletics Director/AVP, Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Performances & Appearances:

• Attend, direct, and facilitate Pep Band performances and appearances.
• Collaborate with Athletics and Spirit Squad staff on performance logistics.
• Coordinate transportation, setup, and other logistical needs for performances.
• Promote the Pep Band through campus engagement and marketing initiatives.
• Foster a sense of community and school spirit among student musicians.

Practice & Rehearsals:

• Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum of one per week) to prepare the Pep Band for performances.

Administrative Responsibilities & Scheduling:

• Oversee Pep Band member participation, scheduling, and engagement, in close collaboration with Athletics and other College offices.
• Communicate and coordinate with the music program as appropriate.

Maintenance & Inventory:

• Manage and maintain instruments, equipment, and uniforms.

Performance & Safety:

• Support the safety and well‑being of all Pep Band members during practices, travel, and performances.
• Collaborate with Le Moyne staff to prepare emergency response plans aligned with college protocols.
• Follow guidance provided by Le Moyne Sports Medicine and relevant departments.

Music Instructor

• Requirement to instruct one section of MUS 395 (1‑credit course) per Fall and Spring semester. All Pep Band members who are Le Moyne College students will be required to register for this course each semester of their involvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain active and positive relationships with area high school band directors and others within the recruiting region
• Initial recruitment goals are 10‑15 new students each fall with an annual ensemble enrollment of 30 plus students.
• Cultivate positive alumni and community relationships

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role‑models all of Le Moyne’s mission‑based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Music, Education, or a related field required.
• Experience leading a band or similar ensemble, preferably at the collegiate or high school level.
• Strong musical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during game‑day events.
• Familiarity with drumline instruction and coordination, particularly in a marching or athletic band setting; ability to integrate percussion effectively into high‑energy performances is strongly preferred.

Pay Range: $15,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.