NHS Marching Band Color Guard Instructor (Job # 3622)

Calvert County Public School District • Frederick, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The marching band front instructor is the representative of the principal to ensure that the marching band has a reflective representation of the school community. The front instructor will work with the administration, band director, students, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through band camp, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Front instructors shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association and the Tournament of Bands Association.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
• Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Select uniforms for front members to co-ordinate with the show concept.
• Attend the rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
• Teach color guard basics (flag footwork, marching footwork)
• Choreograph and teach the routine for the show.
• Assign equipment responsibilities and assign equipment to students.
• Work with the band director to co-ordinate the flags and props for the show.
• Work with the drill writer to check the positioning of the color guard in each musical selection.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.
• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed