Performing Arts Assistant (Music)

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life's adversity.

Part time | $15-$17 DOE

Please note that in addition to weekday shifts, this position also requires availability for some weekend shifts

We are looking for a motivated individual to teach the students at Discovery Ranch music and prepare them for performances.

This role supports our performing arts programs and ensures smooth operations within our department. Key responsibilities include:

Managing scheduling
Departmental correspondence
Maintaining organized records
Planning and executing rehearsals, performances, and workshops as needed.
Serve as a liaison among staff and students
Assist in creating and developing performing arts projects
Track program budgets and expenditures,
Provide support during rehearsals,performances, and off campus events.

Jammerz responsibilities : help kids come together with music to form their own band and prepare for performances. Teach every kid their instruments (guitar, bass, piano, vocals, drums)/ parts for songs, help them learn to play in rhythm and play together as a group. Come up with appropriate repertoire for each performance based on skill level and theme. Audition students regularly.

Main Objectives : Teaching skills to help kids become more knowledgeable and confident in their performing arts and musical abilities.

Essential Functions: Support rehearsals, Assist girls in preparing for music and dance performances.

Our Mission: We believe in the potential of young women and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, young women and their families discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life's adversity.

Work environment: Mostly inside the Academic building however, it is a ranch type environment including animals, experiencing varied weather conditions at times such as wind, rain, snow, ice, extreme heat or cold. Grounds consist of rocks, uneven grounds, cement, grass, dirt, and mud. Extremely noisy at times inside and outside of buildings.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk. This position frequently requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, reaching over your head. Employee will need to be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision clarity (100 yards), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The temperature is regulated comfortably for a school setting.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of guitars including tuning and restringing guitars
• Basic understanding of piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele
• Basic understanding of how to set up and use amps, and microphones.
• Must be available to work all-day trips and concerts 4-6 times a year
• 21+ years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass background check
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• Works well within a team
• Strong problem-solving aptitude
• Good judgement
• Safety-oriented
• Firm, healthy boundaries

Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free meals while working created by our Culinary Team
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Continued professional development & certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
• Participation in activities with our students (musical productions, plays, etc..)
• Gorgeous, dynamic, diverse, and expansive work environment: houses, classrooms, a theater, a pool, the main office, a central pond, horses, dogs, and baby cows!
• A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

Qualification

High School or equivalent