High School Drumline Coach at Uncommon Schools — Newark, NJ
Full job description
Lincoln Park High School is looking for a passionate, high-energy Coach to help start the drumline program. 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 local performances
Schedule
Project Sessions
- Tuesday & Thursday: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
- Potential Opportunities for After-school practices
- 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
Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.
Compensation
Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $8,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid 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.