DJ Club Sponsor

Township High School District 113 • Highland Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The DJ Club provides students with a creative, collaborative space to explore the art, technology, and culture of disc jockeying and electronic music production. The club aims to empower students by teaching them the technical skills of mixing, blending, and sound engineering, while simultaneously developing their public speaking, event management, and entrepreneurial skills. Beyond the booth, the DJ Club serves the broader school community by providing musical entertainment and audio support for school spirit events, pep rallies, dances, and athletic games. The High School DJ Club Sponsor provides leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to students interested in the art of DJing, music production, and audio engineering. The sponsor fosters a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment where students can learn technical skills, explore various musical genres, and build confidence through public performance. Additionally, the sponsor coordinates student DJ participation for school-sanctioned events, promoting school spirit and community engagement.

Requirements

• Current certified staff member or approved district employee preferred.
• Familiarity with standard DJ hardware (controllers, mixers) and software (e.g., Serato, VirtualDJ, Rekordbox) is highly preferred, though a willingness to learn alongside students is welcome.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teenagers and foster a collaborative team dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate regular club meetings, workshops, and practice sessions.
• Teach or coordinate instruction on DJ equipment, mixing software, beatmatching, and sound system setup.
• Oversee and approve student DJ bookings for school events (e.g., pep rallies, sports games, dances, and charity events), ensuring appropriate music selection and professional conduct.
• Maintain, inventory, and safely store all club-owned DJ gear, audio equipment, and lighting.
• Advise on future equipment purchases within the allocated budget.
• Provide direct supervision to students during all club meetings and official off-hours events.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and drug-free environment.
• Ensure all music played or produced by the club aligns with school board policies regarding appropriate language and themes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed