High School Marching Band Assistant

High School Marching Band Assistant

Grand Valley High School is seeking applications of candidates for Marching Band Assistant for Fall 2026. This is a part-time, seasonal, salaried position located in Parachute, CO. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the effective organization and management of the high school marching band program, including rehearsals, performances, competitions, scheduling, planning, equipment, uniforms, safety, and other program activities.
• Assist the Head Band Director with instructional and rehearsal strategies, demonstrating knowledge and skills related to marching band, music education, marching fundamentals, physical conditioning, and performance preparation.
• Establish positive communication and build strong relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, school administration, and the community.
• Support students in achieving academic success and maintaining eligibility while encouraging responsibility, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to Grand Valley High School's philosophies, students, staff, music program, and surrounding community.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive band culture that promotes musical and intellectual development, leadership, teamwork, productive citizenship, confidence, discipline, and personal wellness.
• Assist with marching band competitions, football game performances, parades, concerts, and other school or community events as assigned.
• Help maintain and organize band equipment, instruments, uniforms, music, props, and other program materials.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participating students.

Desired qualifications:

• One to three years of experience working with a high school or middle school marching band, music program, or similar student performance program preferred.
• Skills related to music instruction, marching fundamentals, teaching, mentoring, leadership, and student development.
• Knowledge of marching band rehearsal and performance practices, including marching technique, formations, music preparation, and field performance.
• Ability to assist with student safety, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and appropriate response to student health or safety concerns during rehearsals and performances.
• Experience with marching band competitions, football game performances, parades, or similar events preferred.
• Teaching credentials, music education experience, or relevant musical experience preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.