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Assistant Marching Band Director - FDSH JobID: 5732

+ Position Type:

Coaching/ High School Coach

+ Date Posted:

7/24/2025

+ Location:

Fort Dodge Senior High School

Assistant Marching Band DirectorSupervisor: Building AdministratorContract Length: variesJob Classification: Coach FLSA Status: non-exemptCompensation: $1676In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. Job Summary:The Assistant High School Marching Band Director supports the Marching Band Director in all aspects of the high school marching band program, including rehearsals, performances, and competitions. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, musically skilled, and committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student musicians.Responsibilities:

+ Assisting with instruction of marching band

+ organizing events and logistics;

+ supervising students during activities; and

+ helping maintain equipment and facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire students

+ Understanding of the educational value of music and band activities.

+ Strong knowledge of various events and competition formats.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent

Travel Requirements

+ Travels to school district buildings and contests/festivals as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time

Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

Mobility--X

Bend-X-

Talk--X

Hear--X

Operate Computer-X-

Stationary PositionX--

Balance--X

Lift Up to 25 poundsX--

Operate Motor VehicleX--

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

District Office Hours--Evenings during the season

Indoors--X

Evenings--X

Weekends-X-

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [email protected] ([email protected]) , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675 (tel:(515)%20574-5675) , [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [email protected], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District’s coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources,[email protected], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.