Marching Band Visual Captain @ West Valley High School

Marching Band Visual Captain @ West Valley High School

West Valley School District West Valley High School - Yakima, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5877098

Starting Date: Immediately

Marching Band Visual Captain

Salary - $2100 (fall season – Mid August – October 31)

Duties:

• Attend Summer Marching Band Camp (mid – August)
• Attend all marching band rehearsals (Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:00pm / Thursday afternoon 2:45 – 5:00pm)
• Attend home football games (4-5 home games per season)
• Attend marching competitions as scheduled by the director (usually 3 October competitions yearly)
• Attend fall parade performances (Yakima Sunfair and Veteran’s Day Parades)
• Attend any additional marching band rehearsals (typically one September Saturday rehearsal)
• Assist the director with student supervision and instructional duties at rehearsals and performances
• Serve as a district representative and supervisor on district transportation to away events (Parades and competitions)
• Primary teaching responsibility in area of instructing basic marching skills (visual technique) and teaching / assisting marching drill to the ensemble
• Assist the director in monitoring progress of the ensemble in terms of visual technique and skill development
• Assist the director with maintaining adequate teaching pacing of the ensemble relative to the October competition season
• Assess competition judge’s written and oral critiques in order to further develop the ensemble’s visual technique and future skill development
• Serve as a reference in terms of marching visual technique for the ensemble members
• Assist the director in establishing a high achievement level in terms of visual marching technique for the ensemble
• Serve as a guide for the student drum majors assisting in their leadership development – stretching exercises, physical training of the ensemble, basic marching technique instruction, and conducting
• Assist the director in planning for the future – skill assessment, teaching strategies, and show selection

Required experience and expectations:

• 2-3 years experience in a Drum and Bugle Corps or college marching band
• Prior experience in a marching band or Drum Corps leadership position
• Demonstrated ability to teach and lead high school students
• Specific expertise in area of visual instruction (basic marching skills) for high school students
• Experience working in a collaborative teaching environment
• Respectful / professional demeanor with students and marching band staff

Position Type: Stipend

Salary: $2,100 to $2,100 Per Season