Marching Band Visual Assistant @ West Valley High School

Marching Band Assistant Visual Assistant (8 Openings)

Salary - $400 (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