Indoor Percussion Assistant Director at Upper Moreland Township School District in Willow Grove, PA

Job description

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Indoor Percussion Assistant Director Department: High School Reports to: Athletics & Activities Director FLSA Status: Stipend Schedule: Seasonal MISSION STATEMENT: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live. Summary: The Assistant Director of Upper Moreland Indoor Percussion supports the Director in the instructional, artistic, administrative, and operational management of the indoor percussion program. This position serves as a key member of the program's leadership team, assisting with rehearsal planning, instructional coordination, student development, performance preparation, and staff communication. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Director to ensure consistency in program expectations and successful execution of established goals. The Assistant Director is expected to demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to student success while supporting the overall vision and direction established by the Director. Primary Responsibilities 1. Program Leadership and Support Assist the Director in implementing the program's artistic, educational, and competitive goals. Support the coordination and execution of daily program operations. Serve as a secondary point of contact for staff and students when appropriate. Assume designated leadership responsibilities in the Director's absence. Assist with monitoring program progress and identifying areas requiring additional attention. Communicate operational concerns and proposed solutions to the Director. Reinforce established program policies, procedures, and expectations. 2. Instructional Leadership Assist in planning and implementing structured, productive rehearsals. Provide direct instruction in assigned areas of musical or visual development. Support consistent instructional approaches across the ensemble. Help identify individual and ensemble strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Work with instructional staff to develop effective strategies for addressing performance challenges. Assist with coordinating sectionals, individual instruction, and targeted skill development. Reinforce fundamental techniques, performance standards, and rehearsal expectations. 3. Staff Coordination and Collaboration Support the Director in coordinating instructional staff and rehearsal responsibilities. Communicate instructional priorities and rehearsal objectives to staff members. Help maintain consistency between musical and visual instruction. Assist in identifying staffing needs or scheduling conflicts. Provide constructive feedback and support to instructional staff as appropriate. Promote a positive, cooperative, and professional staff environment. Communicate significant staff concerns directly to the Director. 4. Program Design and Production Development Participate in design discussions and contribute ideas that support the established program concept. Assist with implementing musical and visual content throughout the season. Collaborate with designers and instructors to ensure effective integration of program elements. Identify opportunities to improve clarity, coordination, and performance quality. Assist with evaluating adjudicator feedback and implementing instructional adjustments.