BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist band director in various secondary school marching/music programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in promoting band activities in the school and community
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Assist the band director in planning the music program
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Assist the band director in organizing and supervising practices
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Assist the band director in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations
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Assist the band director in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
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Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
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Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
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Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the band director, with small groups of students
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Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student musicians
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Perform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Fundamentals of various music programs
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Health and safety regulation
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
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Assist the band director in one or more areas of the music program
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Understand and follow oral and written directions
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Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
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Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E. D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.
