HS Band Percussion Coach

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Assistant Coach - High School Band/Percussion

Department: Activities

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Posted: 8/12/2025

Location: High School

Date Available: 09/01/2025

Stipend: $1600

Assist the band directors in developing all aspects of the band program.

Reports to the band director.

• Teach the fundamentals of all instruments in the percussion domain, including posture, grip, performance techniques, and marching techniques.
• Be present for rehearsals and performances:
  • Rehearsals include mini camps, five hours per week, and 4‑8 hours every other Saturday.
  • Performances estimated between 26 and 40 hours total, including three away competitions and regionals.
• Teach student/equipment safety.
• Teach equipment maintenance (body, drums, mallets, electronics).
• Assist directors in maintaining all instruments and notify of any necessary repairs/replacements.
• Other duties as assigned by band director.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.

• Experience as a coach at the secondary level is preferred.

• Ability to represent the school community with high character when interacting with a variety of public groups, i.e. leagues, organizations, schools, and media.
• Ability to communicate with all activities staff, as well as parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of band.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Schools
• Activities Director
• Activities Office staff
• Secondary Students
• Parents
• Other departments
• Sports Officials
• Head Coach
• Other assistant coaches

• Work is generally performed in the practice area and/or event area.
• Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the activities office and practice needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends.

• Typical demands require the employee to:
• Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties.
• Frequently lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of athletic equipment, other equipment, and writing utensils.

The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

PERA defined benefit contribution retirement plan included. This position is stipend‑based and therefore does not include benefits other than paid sick leave as outlined by the Healthy Families Healthy Workplace Act.

Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.

The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).