Assistant Guard Caption (SRHS)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

Assistant to the high school Band Director and the Color Guard instructor, coordinating and preparing exercises and activities for the school marching band’s auxiliary unit. Assists the instructors for independent performances and competitions, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
Experience in the various sub groups of the guard unit (e.g. flags, rifles, sabres, dance, etc.) required.
Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units required.
Experience working with school-aged students required; preferably at high school level.
Experience in Marching Band Auxiliary performance required.
Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
Marching band auxiliary performance
Performing with a drums corps, university marching, or military organization
Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization
Composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units
Working with K-12 students
Collaboration with multiple groups

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Marching Band Director and the other staff members to help develop a visual program, including flag, uniform, and prop design.
Attend all rehearsals and performances, instructs members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and color guard rifle techniques.
Assist with the choreography and implementing color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band (Field Show, Parade Routine, Stand Dances), and as an independent unit (Winter Guard).
Assist with creating the color guard rehearsal schedule.
Assist with recruiting potential color guard members.
Ensure that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.
Assist with managing all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations.
Participate in spring semester program planning as needed.
Participate and attend Band Camp and Winter Camp.
Assist with scheduling separate competition events as the unit transitions its status from an attachment of the marching band to an independent competition entity (e.g., “Winter Guard”) during the winter season.
Establish communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.
Other related duties, as assigned, to assist the Band Director prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.