Assistant Band Director

Assistant Band Director

Garden City USD 457

Garden City High School - Garden City, Kansas

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Job Details

Job ID:5684220

Application Deadline:Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

This role involves assisting with daily instruction, rehearsals, performances, and administrative responsibilities while helping students develop musical excellence, discipline, and teamwork.The Assistant Director also leads Symphonic Band and Jazz Band II.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head Band Director with rehearsals for Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band I, and Jazz Band III

Direct Symphonic Band and Jazz Band II

Select repertoire and develop rehearsal plans for Symphonic Band and Jazz Band II

Teach sectional rehearsals and small group lessons

Support marching band instruction, including drill, music, and visual performance

Help run sound mixing for front ensemble during performances

Help plan, organize, and attend concerts, competitions, and school events

Assist with grading, rehearsal planning, and student assessments

Help manage inventory, equipment, uniforms, and music library

Share director responsibilities for pep band during basketball season

Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments

Ability to assist with marching band instruction (drill, fundamentals, and visual performance)

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with high school band programs

Background in marching band

Brass instrument expertise

**Note - Summer MB Dates:

July 14, 16 - Marching Band Pre-season

July 20-24 - Marching Band Camp

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$50,925 Per Year

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.