The Youth Band director will work with approx. 6-8 youth from Grades 7-12 to develop and lead a non-auditioning community youth band. The band will rehearse and prepare a set number of contemporary and religious pieces to play at 1) a Christmas fundraiser, 2) a poetry cafe and 3) a youth-led worship service .
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.
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 .
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)
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
