Percussion Coach Academic Year

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2026359TP

Classification Title

Working Title
Percussion Coach Academic Year 2026-2027

OASIS Title

Type of Position
T-Job

Grant Funded Position?
No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
06/30/2027

Benefits Eligible?
No

Appointment Length

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Percussion Coach will assist the Band Director in managing and running the band program, including teaching percussion sectionals and working with the university percussion musicians in a small group setting. The Percussion Coach must also be prepared to assist with on-field instruction regarding instrumental performing and marching technique and must be available during Fairmont State University's 2026 Band Camp in August to fulfill some of the contracted hours and able to attend periodic university band rehearsals throughout the Fall and Spring semester to fulfill the remainder of his or her contracted hours.

Minimum Required Education

Minimum Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a proven history of successful percussion instruction.

Special Conditions

Candidate must be available August 3-14 where the majority of the allocated hours will occur. This position has a max of fifty (50) hours for a period between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Candidate must also be available for most if not all Marching Band Sectional Saturdays, scheduled for: August 22, August 29, September 19, October 10, and November 14, 2026. Spring Semester Sectional Saturdays will be scheduled at a time of mutual convenience.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Department/Supervision

Department
Dept of Humanities

Employment Location
Main Campus, Fairmont

Position will report to (name and title)
Alyssa Schwartz, Band Director

Recruitment/Advertising

Anticipated Hire Date
05/14/2026

Base Salary/Hourly Rate

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Posting Date
05/14/2026

Job Close Date
08/10/2026

Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10661