Middle School Drama Director

Job Details

Job ID: 5921940

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Middle School Drama Director

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities; Athletics & Activities Coordinator; High School Drama Directors, PAC Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and group success. At the same time, the student-performer shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and showmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of the program.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXPsFRue3TUnwGLKrw5M7C6NUqlmJPsK/view?usp=sharing) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interpersonal Relations

• Promote appropriate showmanship at events and rehearsals.

• Prepare and implement rehearsal plans and set yearly goals for students as well as the program as a whole.

• Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.

• Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.

• Knowledge of Activity and Rules

• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.

• Demonstrate and conveys knowledge of performing arts.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the activity.

• Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.

• Personal Conduct

• Command respect and set the example.

• Respect others.

• Remain ethical in dealing with others.

• Cooperation with other Directors

• Share knowledge and cooperate with other directors.

• Display respect for other activities and programs.

• Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.

• Relationship with Performers

• Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of performers.

• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.

• Demonstrate concern for the performers’’ academic program and conduct.

• Show respect for performers as individuals.

• Inform student-performers of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the activity itself.

• Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.

• Management Responsibilities

• Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.

• Require all performers to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.

• Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.

• Display accuracy and care in record keeping.

• Follow Athletics & Activities Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.

• Manage the entire program, not just the top level.

• Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations

• Provide supervision and administration of group members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and dressing rooms.

• Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.

• Participate in in-service and professional activities meetings.

• Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.

• Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.

• Contract as determined by activity and season dates.

• Performance evaluated per Board Policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities, Theater Production

Athletics & Activities, After School Programs

Athletics & Activities, Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Connor LaGrone, Asst. Director of Athletics & Activities

Activities Department

Phone: 515-457-6945

Email: [email protected]