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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 Universitys 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.
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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
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