Program Leader/Instructor, RCC – Bands (Brass Instructor)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
August 1, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$22.97 - $28.71
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
Up to 20 hours per week
Contract
1 year
Department
Recreation, Community & Culture
Location
This position is required to work in person at the Music Centre in Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Work with members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band. Reporting to the Director, Bands & Music Services, this position works with our brass instruments. Required to attend rehearsals this position instructs the brass section and assists with marching and field shows. Assist to ensure with the safety and well-being of band members while working with them.
Responsibilities
- Work with the members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band
- Assist Assistant Director of Bands with the instruction of music to the brass sections in the band while providing brass instrument fundamentals and development of range.
- Assist the Director of Bands with teaching of marching and field show.
- Collaborate with other instructors, be part of a team
- Coach and develop members for their performances.
- Coach and develop members with life skills.
- Assist in resolving conflicts within the section.
- Ensure the section is performance ready.
- Address concerns and set section goals.
- Schedule and attend extra sectional practices.
- Have good communication skills with both band members and other staff.
- Travel with the band for performances and tours may be required.
- Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.
Requirements
Education: Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Standard First Aid and CPR. Good organizational skills are required.
Experience: Over 2 years of previous Marching Band or Drum Corps brass instructing music experience. Experience working with teenagers is a must.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Program Leader/Instructor, RCC – Bands (Brass Instructor)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
August 1, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$22.97 - $28.71
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
Up to 20 hours per week
Contract
1 year
Department
Recreation, Community & Culture
Location
This position is required to work in person at the Music Centre in Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Work with members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band. Reporting to the Director, Bands & Music Services, this position works with our brass instruments. Required to attend rehearsals this position instructs the brass section and assists with marching and field shows. Assist to ensure with the safety and well-being of band members while working with them.
Responsibilities
- Work with the members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band
- Assist Assistant Director of Bands with the instruction of music to the brass sections in the band while providing brass instrument fundamentals and development of range.
- Assist the Director of Bands with teaching of marching and field show.
- Collaborate with other instructors, be part of a team
- Coach and develop members for their performances.
- Coach and develop members with life skills.
- Assist in resolving conflicts within the section.
- Ensure the section is performance ready.
- Address concerns and set section goals.
- Schedule and attend extra sectional practices.
- Have good communication skills with both band members and other staff.
- Travel with the band for performances and tours may be required.
- Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.
Requirements
Education: Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Standard First Aid and CPR. Good organizational skills are required.
Experience: Over 2 years of previous Marching Band or Drum Corps brass instructing music experience. Experience working with teenagers is a must.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.