Assistant Marching Band Director

Assistant Marching Band Director (Supplemental)

The Reynoldsburg City Schools' Assistant Marching Band Director is responsible for assisting in the leadership, musical instruction, and operational management of the marching band program. This role facilitates student growth through rehearsals and performances outside of the standard school day, ensuring a high-quality extracurricular experience that fosters musicality, discipline, and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid State of Ohio Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) (must maintain current CPR, First Aid, Concussion, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certifications).
• Satisfactory results of state and federal (BCI/FBI) background checks.
• Proven experience in music education or marching band leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Teaching License in Music (K-12).
• Experience with OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) adjudication standards.
• Expertise in specific instrument pedagogy or drill design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Instructional Leadership & Performance

• Collaborate with the Head Director to choose performance pieces that challenge students and meet adjudicated event standards.
• Lead sectional and full-ensemble rehearsals to prepare students for a successful experience at 3-6 Adjudicated Events annually.
• Direct students during high-profile community events, including the Reynoldsburg 4th of July Parade, Tomato Festival, Livingston House Concert Series, and Varsity Football games.

Operational Management

• Coordinate the booking of indoor and outdoor facilities for rehearsals and performances.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Summer Camps and Summer Rehearsals, including mandatory attendance at a 5-night resident camp away from campus.
• Ensure administrative compliance by verifying that all Pay-to-Participate student fees are collected and documented in coordination with the athletic/music department.

Student Supervision & Safety

• Assume full responsibility for student conduct, safety, and well-being during all rehearsal nights, performance nights, and travel.
• Maintain a professional and disciplined environment that aligns with district policies and the "Portrait of an Educator" values.
• Attend the Annual Appreciation Concert and any additional community/district performances as scheduled by the Head Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Marching band pedagogy and drill execution; OMEA rules and regulations; Ohio school safety protocols and student fee management policies.

Skilled in: Musical conducting and instruction; group dynamics and student motivation; organizational logistics and facility scheduling.

Ability to: Commit to an extensive seasonal schedule including nights, weekends, and overnight camps; communicate effectively with parents and boosters; maintain high musical standards under performance pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.

Driving Requirement This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.