What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Pep Band position at Arizona Christian University?
General Job Brief:
The responsibilities of the Pep Band members are as follows: performs for athletic events and assists the band staff with operational duties on game day. The successful candidate supports the athletics program by performing with the Pep Band, and student workers enhance the game day experience by helping create a lively, spirited atmosphere.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Typical Duties:
- Attend Athletic Events
- Lead and Perform Athletic Cheers
- Perform special ACU scheduled events
- Band members are expected to be enrolled in “Pep Band” each semester
- Band members must be enrolled in Applied Lessons on their performing instrument each semester
- Promote ACU music program to prospective students and families
- May be required to participate in additional performance ensembles as needed (ie. Praise Bands, Pep Band, Drum Line, etc). Chair of Music Department will direct ensemble assignments
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
- Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
- Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
- The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings
Education and Experience:
- Current student of ACU in good standing - SAP
- Complete a FAFSA
Ability and Skills:
- Preparedness - your parts learned and memorized
- Musicianship and musicality
- Confidence and stage presence
Time Required:
- Student will average up to 4 hours per week of Fall/Spring Semesters performing various Music Department activities.
- Participate in Pep Band rehearsals
- Commit to weekly practicing instrument and memorizing parts
Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is part-time, non-exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.