Activity Sponsor - Marching/Concert Percussion

Douglas County School District • Perryton, TX

1d • $0 - $10,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An Activity Sponsor is responsible for supervising and supporting a specific extracurricular club, organization, or activity. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing club activities, and ensuring that all events and meetings are conducted in a safe and organized manner. The Activity Sponsor works closely with students, faculty, and administration to promote student engagement and development.

Requirements

• Education or advanced training with relevance to to the club/activity strongly desired
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative team player
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Attend and teach weekly Spring Marching Percussion sections from March - May
• Rehearse percussion students in 3-week Marching Camp (July)
• Rehearse percussion students in: August - December Monday, Tuesday, Thursday after school 3pm - 6pm (approx. 48), Saturdays 8am - 4:30pm (7)
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Band Parent Organization to transport all percussion equipment to and from each event.
• Attend weekly rehearsals during the day to rehearse the Symphonic and Wind Ensemble Percussion classes during the 1st and 2nd semesters.
• Prepare percussion chamber ensembles for the Spring Concerts, Concert Festivals and Solo & Ensemble events.
• Assist in the recruitment and team-building of current and future percussion sections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Tasked with the regular cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of all Percussion Equipment
• Specialized music instruction of Marching Percussion and Concert Band(s)
• Help in the design and planning of the Marching Field Show
• Run the Electronic Sound System and PA and program sampled sounds into computer to complement and enhance the Front Ensemble.
• Teach and coordinate both the Front Ensemble and Drum Line.
• Write music and arrangements when necessary for the Front Ensemble and Drum Line
• Work closely with Sound-Scaping technician to optimize the full sound of the percussion.

Benefits

• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plans
• paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED