Marching Band Assistant

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

The Marching Band Assistant is a part-time non-benefitted position that is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the marching band. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with running rehearsals, administrative tasks, teaching drill coordinates, running sectional rehearsals and assisting the band director in overall show design. The MBA shall attend band camp in August, weekly in-season practices, and band staff meetings. The instructor plays a critical role in rehearsal management and game-day management.

Position serves from August through the academic year, is non-benefitted and works a maximum 125 hours in total.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Assists with running rehearsals, administrative task
2. Teaching drill coordinates
3. Running sectional rehearsals
4. Assisting the band director in overall show design
5. Attend band camp in August, weekly in-season practices and band staff meetings
6. Plays a critical role in rehearsal management and game-day management

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Should have extensive background in marching arts.
• Experiences should include performing at a high level as a member of a high school or college marching band.
• Performance experience with DCI or other professional organizations is a plus.
• A music degree and/or experience teaching music is preferred
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, often in the late afternoons, evenings and on weekends.