Department: 641800 - Cheer
Position Summary
The Director of the La Salle University Pep Band is responsible for recruiting, planning, and directing the University's Pep Band program. The Pep Band is intended to be part of the fan experience, predominantly for Men's and Women's Basketball, but also for other university events, and to provide an additional fan experience that will attract new students. The Director role is full-time and reports to the Director of Athletic Administration and Marketing.
Essential Duties
Position Summary
The Director of the La Salle University Pep Band is responsible for recruiting, planning, and directing the University's Pep Band program. The Pep Band is intended to be part of the fan experience, predominantly for Men's and Women's Basketball, but also for other university events, and to provide an additional fan experience that will attract new students. The Director role is full-time and reports to the Director of Athletic Administration and Marketing.
Essential Duties
- Direct collegiate instrumental performers in the pep band.
- Identify and recruit student-performers who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of experience in musical leadership position(s).
- Experience working with pep or marching bands.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to oversee and direct band operations.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Valid drivers license and successful clearance of motor vehicle check.
- Successful background check clearances including, but not limited to a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
- Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Experience working with collegiate level bands
- Experience in any of the following: administration, recreation and fitness, business operations, NCAA compliance or marketing and fan experience.
- Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times.
- Travel will be required for recruiting band members and athletic or other university events.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Application Open Date: 09/30/2026
Application Close Date: 10/31/2026