Position:                                           Kraken Drumline Music Director

Department:                                   Entertainment Experience

Reporting To:                                  Specialist, Entertainment Experience

Type:                                                    Part Time

Rate:                                                     $37.50/hour

Our Purpose:

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that winning matters, our fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty, and driving the business is our responsibility. 

Job Description:
The Kraken are looking for a music director for our Kraken drumline who can help create a high-energy, excellent, and entertaining gameday experience for fans. They will be responsible for managing ~18 band members, instruments, and miscellaneous items pertaining to the band.

Essential Duties:

• Lead drumline on gamedays and execute game schedule provided by Specialist
• Schedule members for all games and any events Specialist comes forward with
• Attend and lead all rehearsals
• Develop music arrangements and a catalog of music drumline can learn and execute at games and events
• Maintain the condition of the drumline instruments and equipment
• Lead auditions, select members to drumline and reach out to anyone that didn’t make cut
• Collaborate on drumline show design with the Kraken Entertainment team
• Work closely and maintain a cooperative working relationship with Specialist
• Meet with Specialist on a bi-weekly basis to discuss state of drumline and any updates
• Report any issues or concerns immediately to Specialist
• Instruct the percussion technique for all instruments that includes:
• Marching Snare Drums
• Marching Bass Drums
• Marching Tenor Drums
• Marching Cymbals

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old as of October 1st, 2024
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Prior experience leading a band or drumline
• Must be proficient at playing drums
• Must work well with large groups of people as a leader
• Strong communication with drumline members and Specialist
• Comfortable in front of large crowds 
• Flexible schedule – must be willing to attend rehearsals, 75% of games and other related activities 
• Passionate about the Seattle Kraken   
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Energetic and outgoing personality 
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time
• Positive attitude 
• The ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible schedule - available to work nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to follow instructions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to excel in team atmosphere
• Comfortable on camera
  

   

  Total Rewards Package:

  • Compensation:
    • In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the pay rate for this position is $37.50/hr. Actual pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
    • Overtime eligibility
      
      
  • Benefits & Perks:
    • Company-paid Orca card
    • Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking

   

  Working Conditions:

  • Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
  • Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

   

  Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.