Activity Sponsor - Marching Band/Color Guard/Winter Guard

Douglas County School District • Highlands Ranch, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

An Activity Sponsor is responsible for supervising and supporting a specific extracurricular club, organization, or activity. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing club activities, and ensuring that all events and meetings are conducted in a safe and organized manner. The Activity Sponsor works closely with students, faculty, and administration to promote student engagement and development.

Requirements

• Education or advanced training with relevance to to the club/activity strongly desired
• Bachelor's Degree
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative team player
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Tasked with the regular cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of all Color Guard equipment.
• Specialized movement instruction of Marching Band and Color Guard, Winter Guard and Spring Color Guard practices, camps, performances for all new and returning members. July - May
• Help in the design, planning and implementation of the Marching Field Show
• Work collaboratively with the director to coordinate a visual package... Including costume design and prop design
• Teach and coordinate the genres of Dance, Flags, Rifles and Sabres.
• Write and teach the Color Guard routines.
• Attend, teach and assist during the school day regular Color Guard rehearsals from Jan - May
• Rehearse color guard students in 3-week Marching Camp (July)
• Rehearse Color Guard students in Fall: August - December : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after school 3:15pm - 6pm (approx. 48), Saturdays 8am - 4:30pm (7)
• Attend all performances to include home football games (4-6), competitions (7), festivals (3), Parades (2)
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Band Parent Organization to transport all color guard equipment and props to and from each event.
• Attend weekly rehearsals during the day to rehearse and assist the Color classes during the 1st and 2nd semester.
• Rehearse and prepare color guard students for Winter and Spring Dance Concerts
• Assist in the recruitment and team-building of current and future Color Guard sections.

Benefits

• Eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Eligible for paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level