Director of Athletic Bands

EXPIRED

Job Title: Director of Athletic Bands

Department: Visual and Performing Arts (Music area)

Reports to: Visual and Performing Arts Co-chair (Music area) in coordination with the Director of Bands

Status: Part-time, no benefits

Job Title: Director of Athletic Bands

Department: Visual and Performing Arts (Music area)

Reports to: Visual and Performing Arts Co-chair (Music area) in coordination with the Director of Bands

Status: Part-time, no benefits

SUMMARY

The Director of Athletic Bands directs and leads the Marching Band and Pep Band at scheduled events (mid-August through mid-March). This position is responsible for outlining, supporting, and executing the strategic vision of Calvin’s athletic band program through quality musicianship, strong leadership, and professional collaboration. The Director of Athletic Bands will work closely with the Director of Bands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Outline, support, and execute the strategic vision of Calvin’s athletic band program

• Provide expertise and guidance to planning sessions for establishment of the Marching Band

• Actively engage in planning sessions to enhance and develop Pep Band (i.e., Basketball Band)

• Provide musical and administrative leadership for both athletic bands (Marching Band, Pep Band)

• Determine appropriate programming

• Design effective drill and coordinate appropriate visual elements

• Maintain inventory of instruments, equipment, and uniforms

• Schedule, plan, and lead rehearsals and performances

• Coordinate and communicate closely with Athletics

• Serve as a collaborative member of Calvin’s music program

  • Pursue musical excellence and appropriate levels of professionalism
  • Enhance program visibility through participation in a broad range of campus and community events
  • Engage in recruitment efforts with prospective students as well as current Calvin students

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree, with degree in music and/or music education preferred
• Demonstrated success as a band director, program manager, and recruiter (3 years minimum experience)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the university
• Support and promote Calvin’s distinct mission of equipping students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world

ABOUT CALVIN UNIVERSITY

Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,000 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. Furthermore, the West Michigan region is ranked by Forbes as the #1 place to raise a family. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings.

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

TO APPLY

Complete the online application process and attach the following:

• Letter of application that addresses each of the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including teaching at a Reformed Christian university
• Full curriculum vitae
• A document with links to 1) a recent video recording that includes 15 minutes of leading a rehearsal (camera facing the conductor) and 2) a video recording of a marching show where the candidate was responsible for show design and development
• Contact information for three professional references who can speak to the candidate’s ability to meet the stated criteria

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.