Color Guard Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Background in marching band auxiliary performance required.
- Experience with various pieces of guard equipment
- Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units

required.
- Experience working with schoolaged students required; preferably at high school level.

REPORTS TO: Marching Band Director

JOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

- Recruit potential color guard members while retaining current members
- Prepares warmup routines/practice exercises for the unit
- Choreographs, arranges, teaches and implements color guard routines
- Design color guard programs that effectively complement and enhance the visual and musical program. evaluate members' abilities and designs equipment carriage accordingly.
- Attend all rehearsals and performances, instructs members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and weapon
- Coordinate the color guard rehearsal schedule with the full Marching Band.
- Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with Marching Band Director.
- Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals as needed.
- Ensure that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director and band staff, band members, school administration, Booster Organization, and custodial staff
- Assists the band director in preparing students for competitions and public appearances, including parades
- Selects and designs content for performances