Title: Assistant Drum Corps Director

Qualifications: Must have prior Drum Corps experience. Experience on the collegiate/drum corps level is preferred. Applicant must have a teaching certificate (substitute is acceptable) and be eligible for employment by the Hazelwood School District.

Reports to: Head Drum Corps Director, Principal and Activities Director

Supervises: The students in the drum corps

Job Goal: The Assistant Drum Corps Director will serve as a representative of the school to ensure that the students on the Drum Corps have a reflective representation of the school community while developing the abilities of the students on the Drum Corps. The assistant instructor will work with the administration, students, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through camps, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

At least 2 practices per week

Attendance at all drum corps events, rehearsals, and other functions
Expose students to opportunities for community performances
Attend the rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals
Teach drum line basics (Marching techniques and stick work)
Choreograph and teach the routine for the show
Choreograph sticking and drum line movement to match the drill
Assist in teaching the drill for the show
Help tutor students who need assistance on their musical concept and techniques.
Promote the activity within the school by recruiting Hazelwood School District students that may have potential or who have had a previous background in percussion
Maintain good public relations with boosters club and parents
Perform all duties that the athletic administrator or principal deem necessary
Rehearsal of all performance music
Supervision of students involved
Rehearsal of drill
Rehearsal of drum corps fundamentals
Planning of functions
Logistics