Technical Theater Coach — Lighting, Sound & Set Design Mentor

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in California seeks a skilled Technical Theater coach to support in-class instruction, lesson planning, and performance support across multiple school sites. The role covers lighting, sound, set and costume design, fight coordination, and intimacy coaching, working alongside credentialed teachers to develop students' technical theatre skills and teamwork.

Applicants should bring hands-on theatre experience and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered

Qualifications

• Experience with technical aspects of theater including lighting, sound, set and costume design.
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students preferred.
• Experience working with theater personnel and outside clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Drama director to align with overall course goals.
• Guide students through the creative process of lighting, sound, set and costume design.
• Mentor and support students in developing artistic skills through theatrical production.
• Assist the school's theater teacher by maintaining and repairing theater equipment.
• Foster student creativity, discipline and teamwork in an inclusive environment.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound design

Set design

Fight coordination

Intimacy coaching

Costume design

Job description

East Side Union High School District in California seeks a skilled Technical Theater coach to support in-class instruction, lesson planning, and performance support across multiple school sites. The role covers lighting, sound, set and costume design, fight coordination, and intimacy coaching, working alongside credentialed teachers to develop students' technical theatre skills and teamwork.

Applicants should bring hands-on theatre experience and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered