General Application - Instruction & Design

Sep 2

We’re constantly blown away by the incredible people who want to join our team, and we’re always interested in learning more about them. If you are interested in working as an instructor or designer for the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, please let us know. Meanwhile, please keep an eye at bluecoats.com/jobs for information about roles on these teams as they open up.

REQUIREMENTS

All personnel working with students must bi-annually submit a background check through Bluecoats and sign the Participant Safety Agreement.
Other requirements vary depending on role.

DESIRED

Enthusiastic educators
Commitment to bring the Bluecoats Experience to life for thousands of young people each year

BENEFITS (EMPLOYEES)

Retirement program including employer matching program
Health, vision, and dental coverage
…and more!

About Bluecoats

Founded in 1972, Bluecoats is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts education organization known around the world for the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp, Rhythm IN BLUE, and its affiliate EN-RICH-MENT. Bluecoats brings performing arts education to thousands of aspiring young musicians in Stark County and around the globe.

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Mike Scott

Mike Scott is a clinician, consultant, and the CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a non-profit music education company in Dayton, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. There he studied percussion and conducting and completed the Farmer School of Business Summer Institute. Before beginning his career as an administrator and teacher, Mike was an active performer in the marching arts. In 2011 Mike was the conductor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio and was a performer in Rhythm X’s percussion ensemble from 2011-2012. Mike was also a member of the Miami University Marching Band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2013 Mike began work at Rhythm X, Inc. as the Operations Director, managing the business development and logistics of the organization. He was also the Director of Instrumental Music at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. There he taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 6-12. Prior to the 2015 competitive season, Mike became the first full-time employee at Rhythm X, Inc. as the company’s CEO. There he works with the organization’s President Tim Fairbanks to develop the future strategy of the company. During the summer months, Mike travels the country with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as the group’s Tour Administrator. He has also served as the tour manager of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mike proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Etymotic Research, and Fred J. Miller Inc.

http://mikewscott.com