HS Color Guard

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•$3,538

About The Position

As an assistant to the high school Band Director, the Color Guard instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s auxiliary unit, the Color Guard. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance and competition, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.

Requirements

Experience in color guard in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music.
Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor.

Responsibilities

Assists in adjudication of new student try-outs.
Designates/coordinates the students into the various subgroups (e.g. majorette, flags).
Prepares warm-up routines/practice exercises for the unit.
Choreographs, arranges, and implements color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band, and as an independent unit.
Schedules and conducts extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled evening marching band rehearsals.
Establishes communication with parents of color guard students and organizes their efforts in support of the unit.
Assists the Band Director to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.
Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned
Attend district-wide meetings as requested.