Teen Band Director Contract Part Time NEW

Job Description:

The Teen Band Director will work with youth from Grades 7-12 to develop and lead a non-auditioning community youth band (Friday afternoons, 4:00-6:00). The band will rehearse and prepare pieces to play at three community events on the dates outlined below.

What you bring:

*An ease working with youth that creates an environment of confidence and fun
*Experience and/or training in teaching music skills to young people with a range of competencies
*Ability to transpose sheet music for different instruments
*Reliable, punctual, personable
*An open-minded, open-hearted approach to a spiritual community

Responsibilities

*Assess level of participant capacity and adapt music accordingly
*Select songs to be learned for each season
*Prepare music for each instrument as needed.
*Set-up/Take-down and lead the Friday rehearsals (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.) each week, September – June (see calendar attached)
*Train band assistant for help with tech, organizing music, equipment set up and take down and other supportive tasks.

Police record check required.

Terms of Employment

This is a contracted position with Canadian Memorial United Church, September – June. Renewable annually.  It pays $40 x 4 hrs per week for each season plus an additional 4 hours for each end-of-season event.

Application

To follow-up send an email explaining your interest in the position, your qualifications, and contact info to Tama Ward, Minister of Children, Youth and Families at [email protected].

Application deadline:  September 4, 2026. 

**Canadian Memorial United Church is an open-hearted, open-minded affirming community of faith. For more information check out their website at canadianmemorial.org

THE SEA MUCKS YOUTH BAND CALENDAR 2026-2027

FALL 2026 SEASON (8 WEEKS + SUNDAY EVENT)

FRIDAYS (4:00 – 6:00)

September 25

October 2

October 9  THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, NO BAND

October 16

October 23

October 30

November 6

November 13 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, NO BAND

November 20

November 27

SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 29  (12:00 – 1:00) CHRISTMAS BUSK

WINTER 2027 SEASON (7 FRIDAYS + FRIDAY EVENT)

FRIDAYS (4:00-6:00)

January 15

January 22

January 29

February 5 FAMILY WEEKEND, NO BAND

February 12

February 19

February 26

March 5

March 12  (4:00 – 8:00)  POETRY CAFE

SPRING 2027 SEASON  (7 FRIDAYS + SUNDAY EVENT)

FRIDAYS (4:00 – 6:00)

April 16

April 23

April 30

May 7

May 14

May 21  VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND, NO BAND

May 28

June 4

June   11

SUNDAY: June 13   YOUTH-LED WORSHIP (9:00 – 12:00)