Percussion Coach Academic Year 2026-2027
Company:
Fairmont State University
Job Location:
Fairmont, West Virginia
Category:
Music
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Requisition Number: 2026359TP
Type of Position: T-Job
Grant Funded Position?: No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date: 06/30/2027
Benefits Eligible?: No
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.
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.
Department: Dept of Humanities
Employment Location
Main Campus, Fairmont
Position will report to (name and title)
Alyssa Schwartz, Band Director
Anticipated Hire Date: 05/14/2026
Job Posting Date
05/14/2026
Job Close Date: 08/10/2026
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10661
Type of Position: T-Job
Grant Funded Position?: No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date: 06/30/2027
Benefits Eligible?: No
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.
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.
Department: Dept of Humanities
Employment Location
Main Campus, Fairmont
Position will report to (name and title)
Alyssa Schwartz, Band Director
Anticipated Hire Date: 05/14/2026
Job Posting Date
05/14/2026
Job Close Date: 08/10/2026
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10661
