Pep Band Director: Lead, Recruit & Elevate Game Nights
La Salle University
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Job summary
La Salle University is seeking a Director of the Pep Band to recruit, plan, and direct the university’s Pep Band program, primarily for basketball events and other university functions. The role focuses on developing student performers, coordinating schedules, and delivering an engaging fan experience that supports the university mission.
Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, logistics, and instruction of pep band techniques, with evening/weekend duties and possible travel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years in musical leadership.
- Experience with pep or marching bands.
- Ability to oversee and direct band operations.
- Valid driver’s license and clearance checks.
Responsibilities
- Direct collegiate instrumental performers in the pep band.
- Identify and recruit student-performers who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
- Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director responsible for compliance.
- Clearly demonstrate successful experience in leading marching and/or pep bands.
- Provide for band participation at game and other special events.
- Responsibility for instruments, uniforms, and other administrative duties
- Handle all logistics for band activities.
- Responsible for compiling the Band budget and meeting budget targets, maintaining expense reports for all , recruiting, and travel expenses.
- Maintain inventory of instruments and other band assets.
- Provide instruction on pep band techniques, instruments, and ancillary equipment.
- Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
- Maintain professional relationship with all colleagues and students.
- Serve as a representative of La Salle University and lead in an exemplary fashion including, but not limited to: Promote principles of sportsmanlike and ethical conduct that supports fundamental values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility among student-athletes, staff and fans; Demonstrate reasonable self-control at contests with players, opposing coaches and players, officials, and fans; Refrain from physical and verbal abuse of student-athletes, referees, or any persons associated with the Atlantic 10 Conference or the University; Accept no speaking engagement for money, endorsements, or any other outside employment at any time without prior approval of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.
- Responsible for compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations, processes, and principles including, but not limited to: All rules, regulations, and principles of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), the Atlantic 10 Conference and any other conference with which the University may have an affiliation; All policies and procedures of La Salle University that are applicable to employment at La Salle, the specific sport program, and to the students and athletes at La Salle, including but not limited to La Salle rules, regulations, policies, procedures, handbooks and manuals; All of the regulations of Title IX related to Athletics in the administration of all-intercollegiate athletic programs, policies, and procedures.
- Promote the general University and Athletics program including, but not limited to: Assist in organization, follow-up and contact of friends of the University for the purpose of recruiting quality student athletes, promoting attendance at games, and promoting the University in general; Regularly communication with students, faculty, and administration to promote general enthusiasm for the program and attendance at games; Be involved in the total athletic program of the University, including attendance at coaches meeting and support of department goals and objectives.
- Support the University’s educational mission by maintaining an environment in which the pursuit of higher education is a priority as may be reflected by the Band students class attendance, grade point averages, graduation rates, and NCAA Academic Progress Rates.
Skills
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Job description
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Position Overview
Position Title
Position Title Director, Pep Band
Department
Position Type
Position Type Regular
Position Classification
Position Classification Full-Time, 12 months
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Posting Number
Posting Number S1469P
Position Summary
The Director of the La Salle University Pep Band is responsible for recruiting, planning, and directing the University’s Pep Band program. The Pep Band is intended to be part of the fan experience, predominantly for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, but also for other university events, and to provide an additional fan experience that will attract new students. The Director role is full-time and reports to the Director of Athletic Administration and Marketing.
- Direct collegiate instrumental performers in the pep band.
- Identify and recruit student-performers who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
- Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director responsible for compliance.
- Clearly demonstrate successful experience in leading marching and/or pep bands.
- Provide for band participation at game and other special events.
- Responsibility for instruments, uniforms, and other administrative duties
- Handle all logistics for band activities.
- Responsible for compiling the Band budget and meeting budget targets, maintaining expense reports for all , recruiting, and travel expenses.
- Maintain inventory of instruments and other band assets.
- Provide instruction on pep band techniques, instruments, and ancillary equipment.
- Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
- Maintain professional relationship with all colleagues and students.
- Serve as a representative of La Salle University and lead in an exemplary fashion including, but not limited to: Promote principles of sportsmanlike and ethical conduct that supports fundamental values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility among student-athletes, staff and fans; Demonstrate reasonable self-control at contests with players, opposing coaches and players, officials, and fans; Refrain from physical and verbal abuse of student-athletes, referees, or any persons associated with the Atlantic 10 Conference or the University; Accept no speaking engagement for money, endorsements, or any other outside employment at any time without prior approval of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.
- Responsible for compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations, processes, and principles including, but not limited to: All rules, regulations, and principles of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), the Atlantic 10 Conference and any other conference with which the University may have an affiliation; All policies and procedures of La Salle University that are applicable to employment at La Salle, the specific sport program, and to the students and athletes at La Salle, including but not limited to La Salle rules, regulations, policies, procedures, handbooks and manuals; All of the regulations of Title IX related to Athletics in the administration of all-intercollegiate athletic programs, policies, and procedures.
- Promote the general University and Athletics program including, but not limited to: Assist in organization, follow-up and contact of friends of the University for the purpose of recruiting quality student athletes, promoting attendance at games, and promoting the University in general; Regularly communicate with students, faculty, and administration to promote general enthusiasm for the program and attendance at games; Be involved in the total athletic program of the University, including attendance at coaches meeting and support of department goals and objectives.
- Support the University’s educational mission by maintaining an environment in which the pursuit of higher education is a priority as may be reflected by the Band students class attendance, grade point averages, graduation rates, and NCAA Academic Progress Rates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of experience in musical leadership position(s).
- Experience working with pep or marching bands.
- Ability to oversee and direct band operations.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Valid drivers license and successful clearance of motor vehicle check.
- Successful background check clearances including, but not limited to a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
- Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Experience working with collegiate level bands
- Experience in any of the following: administration, recreation and fitness, business operations, NCAA compliance or marketing and fan experience.
- Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times.
- Travel will be required for recruiting band members and athletic or other university events.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Posting Information
Application Open Date
Application Open Date 09/30/2026
Application Close Date
Application Close Date 10/31/2026
Application Open To
Application Open To Internal and External Applicants
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