JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the band director with the primary program building including, planning, directing, recruiting, managing, conditioning, and training Band Program for the 7^th - 12^th grade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION. Valid Mississippi Teaching License with appropriate endorsements.  Three years experience assisting or participating in a college or high school Band Program.

Desired/Preferred:  Five years experience assisting or participating in a college or high school Band Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows all Athletics policies and procedures of the District and the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA).
2. Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in Band.
3. Assists with the coordination and conduction of the practice schedules and games for the Band Program.
4. Assists with the development of appropriate training programs.
5. Assists with ensuring that all equipment and uniforms are properly cleaned, stored and maintained.
6. Assists with preseason and postseason inventories.
7. Assists the band director with plannig and develoing performance responsibilities. (i.e., hotel reservations, transportation, meals, etc.)
8. Assists the band director with recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
9. Assists the band director with maintaining necessary records and completion of required paperwork in a specified time and manner.  (Insurance, attendance, medical, etc.)
10. Assists the band direcor with ensuring that all student athletes are eligible from the beginning to the end of the season.
11. Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
12. Assists the band director with ensuring that students are supervised at all times (both in and out of District).
13. Make sure that the facility is properly secured and alarmed before leaving performances and practices.
14. Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times
15. Completes District injury report for any student injured within 24 hours even if student athlete does not see physician.
16. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow directors/coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
17. Assists the band director with maintaining and securing confidential records and inquiries.
18. Assists with the summer Band Program.
19. Maintains professional growth through attendance of band clinics, conferences and post graduate study.
20. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Band Director, Principal, or Superintendent may assign.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 

Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.  Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Natchez-AdamsSchool District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.