Marching Band Assistant - Ankeny High School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a highquality educational environment.

JDE: 6.18.D.1

Marching Band Assistant

Position Summary

To assist the head band director during rehearsals and performances with both instruction and logistics.

Job Title: Marching Band Assistant

Reports to: Head Band Director

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt (Stipend)

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to work under pressure
• Comfort working with 9th 12th Grade students oneonone and in a group setting
• Experience with Color Guard Percussion and/or Dance preferred
• High School Diploma required

Essential Functions

• Attend Marching Band rehearsals outside of the school day as available and agreed upon with head band director prior to beginning of employment
• Tuesday evening rehearsals 69pm throughout the summer and fall June November
• Band Camp Rehearsals Dates determined by Director
• Morning Rehearsals (7 A.M. 8 A.M.) Dates TBD by Director

• Attend Marching Band & Color Guard performances as available and agreed upon with head band director prior to beginning of employment
• Home Football Games
• Competitions
• Meetings and communication throughout the time of employment.
• Provide other assistance as requested and agreed upon.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff students and visitors
• Uphold and adhere to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Parttime stipendbased extracurricular position

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: June 26th 2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.