Coach (Prop 28): Program Coordinator - Designer - Independence High School

About the Role

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate Marching Band Program Coordinator. Throughout the fall season, the Program Coordinator will work alongside a credentialed teacher at District High Schools, supporting the school’s beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumental music and marching band students. This role focuses on marching band-specific preparation and instruction to achieve mastery, contributing to high-quality music and movement education for a diverse student body.

A marching band program coordinator ensures all visual and musical elements combine into a cohesive, high-quality show, acting as a liaison between designers (drill, music, guard) and the band director. They oversee the creative vision, set production schedules, and ensure show themes are appropriate for the performers' skill levels. May be assigned to multiple sections and/or multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Instrumental director(s) to align with the overall goals of the program.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction designed to enhance students' technical proficiency and musical expression.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.
• Show Conception & Design: Brainstorm themes, select music, and find arrangers/drill designers.
• Coordination & Planning: Manage the overall production schedule, including deadlines for drill, music, and props.
• Visual and Musical Integration: Collaborate with designers to match music with drill and color guard choreography.
• Staff Oversight: Act as the central point for instructional staff (caption heads, percussion, color guard) to ensure a consistent approach.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Develop the rehearsal calendar, plan competitions, and align with the budget.
• Seasonal duties tied to specific productions (e.g., Marching Band for one season, Winter Percussion for one season).

Requirements

• Experience in instrument-specific pedagogy, rehearsal planning, and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching small group and one-on-one instruction.
• Must complete an Edjoin online application and submit a resume and letters of recommendation/reference.
• Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results prior to employment.

Required documents: Resume and Letter(s) of Recommendation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Focus on personal and professional development.