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High School Drumline Coach

Uncommon Schools


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lincoln Park High School is looking for a passionate high-energy  Coach to help start the drumline program. We are searching for a coach who can build culture push excellence and create an authentic drumline experience for our students both on and off the field.

The Drumline Coach will:

Teach and develop students in percussion fundamentals and performance skills 

Manage and coach a team of 1525 high school students 

Create choreography cadences show music and performance routines 

Prepare students for showcases competitions pep rallies and school events 

Build team culture accountability leadership and discipline 

Travel with students to local performances 

 

Schedule

Project Sessions

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 2:15pm - 3:15pm

  • Potential Opportunities for After-school practices


Qualifications :

  • Experience coaching or performing in drumline marching band HBCU-style band culture or percussion ensembles

  • Strong leadership and classroom management skills

  • Ability to teach choreography and performance techniques

  • Passion for mentoring and developing young people

  • High energy professionalism and commitment to team growth


Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice experiences and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application. 
 

Compensation

Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $8000 based on experience and contracted hours per week paid monthly.

If at any point during the year you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully completed for any reason your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.

 

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email  


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


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Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff acros ... View more

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