Tour Operations Assistant (Load Crew)

Operations

Jul 9

Contractor - Touring

Bluecoats, Inc. is seeking to hire Tour Operations Members who will assist in the management of the 2026 set for the Summer Tour of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps.

Candidates will be industrious, energetic, and interested in engaging in work behind the scenes, contributing to the production of an 8,000-mile summer tour. Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of the modern drum corps activity. The position is open immediately and will last until the end of the season at the DCI World Championships, ending August 8th.

Responsibilities

Report to the Tour Manager and assist with the following regular tasks:

Load / Unload the Set
Pre-performance set staging and logistics
Miscellaneous tour responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Ability to lift 100lbs

Travel, Schedule & Other Requirements

Looking for personnel available for the Summer Tour (Immediately — Aug 8).
Contractor will travel to Bluecoats programming at Bluecoats’ expense
Travel, food, and accommodations are provided for the length of the engagement
Contractor will be required to submit to standard Background Screening, accept the Participant Safety Agreement, and comply with all code of conduct and other applicable contractor policies

Desired

Love of the marching arts
Motivated by connection and contribution
Highly energetic and self aware
Growth-minded, willing to give and receive feedback
Communicates openly and transparently
Ability to multitask, execute and adjust as needed

Compensation Range & Benefits

$400 per week
Contractor will travel to Bluecoats programming at Bluecoats’ expense
Travel, food, and accommodations are provided for the length of the engagement
Bluecoats is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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