Performing Arts Assistant (Music) at Discovery Ranch South Cedar City, UT

Discovery Ranch South; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free meals while working

Employee Referral Bonus program

Continued professional development & certification opportunities

Significant discounts for professional gear brands

Dynamic work environment with diverse activities

Job summary

Discovery Ranch South seeks a Performing Arts Assistant (Music) in Cedar City, UT, to teach students music and prepare them for performances. This part-time role requires managing schedules, planning rehearsals, and assisting students with their musical projects.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of various instruments and be available for all-day trips and concerts. Additional benefits include meals provided during work hours and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work all-day trips and concerts 4-6 times a year.
• 21+ years of age.
• Eligible to work in the USA.
• Able to pass background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment).

Responsibilities

• Managing scheduling and departmental correspondence.
• Planning and executing rehearsals, performances, and workshops.
• Track program budgets and expenditures.
• Help kids with music skills and prepare for performances.

Skills

Basic knowledge of guitars including tuning and restringing guitars

Basic understanding of piano

Basic understanding of other instruments (bass, drums, ukulele)

Basic understanding of amps and microphones

Works well within a team

Strong problem-solving aptitude

Safety-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performing Arts Assistant (Music) job at Discovery Ranch South. Cedar City, UT.

Part time | $15-$17 DOE

Please note that in addition to weekday shifts, this position also requires availability for some weekend shifts.

We are looking for a motivated individual to teach the students at Discovery Ranch music and prepare them for performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing scheduling
• Departmental correspondence
• Maintaining organized records
• Planning and executing rehearsals, performances, and workshops as needed.
• Serve as a liaison among staff and students
• Assist in creating and developing performing arts projects
• Track program budgets and expenditures
• Provide support during rehearsals, performances, and off campus events.

Jammerz Responsibilities

Help kids come together with music to form their own band and prepare for performances. Teach each child their instruments (guitar, bass, piano, vocals, drums)/parts for songs, help them learn to play in rhythm and play together as a group. Come up with appropriate repertoire for each performance based on skill level and theme. Audition students regularly.

Main Objectives

Teaching skills to help kids become more knowledgeable and confident in their performing arts and musical abilities.

Essential Functions

Support rehearsals, assist girls in preparing for music and dance performances.

Work Environment

Mostly inside the Academic building however, it is a ranch type environment including animals, experiencing varied weather conditions at times such as wind, rain, snow, ice, extreme heat or cold. Grounds consist of rocks, uneven grounds, cement, grass, dirt, and mud. Extremely noisy at times inside and outside of buildings.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk. This position frequently requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, reaching over your head. Employee will need to be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision clarity (100 yards), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The temperature is regulated comfortably for a school setting.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of guitars including tuning and restringing guitars
• Basic understanding of piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele
• Basic understanding of how to set up and use amps, and microphones.
• Must be available to work all-day trips and concerts 4-6 times a year
• 21+ years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass background check
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• Works well within a team
• Strong problem-solving aptitudeGood judgement
• Safety-oriented
• Firm, healthy boundaries

Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free meals while working created by our Culinary Team
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Continued professional development & certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
• Participation in activities with our students (musical productions, plays, etc.)
• Gorgeous, dynamic, diverse, and expansive work environment: houses, classrooms, a theater, a pool, the main office, a central pond, horses, dogs, and baby cows!
• A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts