Marching Band Assistant, Job 26-3033 KA

Mukilteo School District • Everett, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Kamiak High School. The season starts in August of 2026. The successful candidate will assist the high school band director in the preparation and instruction of students for musical performances including attending and assisting with football games, special marching band events, competitive performances, and rehearsals as per the yearly band calendar from August to November. The Advisor or Supervisor is responsible for promoting and implementing the activity program including the recruitment, instruction, mentoring, supervision, and motivation of students.

Requirements

• Experience in band, playing an instrument and reading music.
• Knowledge of the specific activity, its guidelines, required skills and abilities, skill techniques, and student development.
• Skill and ability to develop, mentor, advise, and instruct students.
• Skill and ability to motivate students, promote teamwork and the self-esteem of students.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Skill and ability to develop teamwork and collaboration of various stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain trust and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to develop professional and positive relationships with others.
• Skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Skills and abilities in organization, efficiency, time management, and record keeping.
• Skills and abilities of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Training in the specific activity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with high school Marching Band students.
• Prior marching band experience preferred.
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred.
• Successful experience in the specific activity, and with the age level of participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide age and skill-appropriate training and instruction/coaching to students for the purpose of developing student skills and abilities of the activity, proper attitudes, teamwork, and self-esteem.
• Teach rules and safety and provide a variety of guidance, instruction, and experiences to enhance students’ personal, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Provide or arrange to provide timely first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.
• Promote sportsmanship and motivate student participants in a positive manner.
• Supervise student behavior, correct behavior, and maintain discipline consistent with WIAA regulations and district/building policies and procedures.
• Assist in scheduling events including meetings and practices; and logistics related to the activity including parent meetings.
• Properly direct and supervise the work of assistants and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively, establish, and maintain professional interactions with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Process, manage and account for supply orders, distribution, and inventory.
• Maintain records of student eligibility, fiscal resources, and relevant records.
• Implement and comply with District policies, WIAA regulations and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain current knowledge of activity-related content and issues, certification, and any training requirements.
• Attend meetings, clinics and workshops as required.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Stipends are contingent upon the Mukilteo School District approving extra-curricular activities during the 26-27 school year as well as length of season and number of teams offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED