High School Drumline Coach

Job Description

Uncommon Collegiate Charter School is looking for a passionate, high-energy Drumline Coach to lead our growing performance and competition team, Cyclone Surge.

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 15–25 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 performances and competitions throughout the school year

Schedule

Project Sessions

• Tuesday & Thursday: 2:05 PM – 3:10 PM

After-School Practices

• Tuesday & Thursday: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

• Wednesday: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Qualifications:
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.

Compensation

Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $$5,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid semi-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 View email address on click.appcast.io.