Assistant Middle School Director of Bands

  • Urbandale Community School District
  • Urbandale, Iowa
  • Full Time

JOB TITLE - Assistant Middle School Director of Bands

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletics & Activities Coordinator, Head Director

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of program.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS -

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
  • Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
  • Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
  • Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.

Certification/Licensure

  • Appropriate BOEE licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Coaching Performance - Interpersonal Relations
  • Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
  • Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team as well as the program as a whole.
  • Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.
  • Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.
  • Personal Conduct
  • Command respect and set the example.
  • Respect others.
  • Remain ethical in dealing with others.
  • Cooperation with other Coaches
  • Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
  • Display respect for other sports and programs.
  • Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.
  • Relationship with Athletes
  • Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of players.
  • Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
  • Demonstrate concern for the athletes' academic program and conduct.
  • Show respect for athletes as individuals.
  • Inform student-athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the sport itself.
  • Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
  • Management Responsibilities
  • Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.
  • Require all athletes to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.
  • Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
  • Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
  • Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
  • Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
  • Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations
  • Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and locker rooms.
  • Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.
  • Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
  • Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
  • Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

  • Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
  • Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
  • Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
  • Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

  • Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
  • Contract as determined by sport and season dates.
  • Performance evaluated per Board Policy.
Job ID: 522950369
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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