What are the responsibilities and job description for the Color Guard Instructor position at St. Edward High School?
The St. Edward High School educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of faith and hope for the transformation of the world.
St. Edward Marching Eagles has a fantastic opportunity available for an experienced COLOR GUARD INSTRUCTOR for the 2023 marching band season (May-November). The Marching Eagles are a corps-style competitive marching band. They are consistent OMEA State Finalists, earning superior ratings at the state level for the last 10 years. They also compete in BOA and LMBA circuits most seasons.
Duties of the color guard instructors include:
Conduct color guard clinics and tryouts in May or June
- Instruct color guard in basic movement and technique
- Effectively teach routine for the competitive show
- Write and teach routine for the football show
- Assist with flag and uniform design for the competitive show
- Ensure that equipment necessary for performance throughout the season is maintained, transported, and stored properly
- Notify the director of repairs or purchases related to color guard that need to be made in a timely manner
- Rehearse the colorguard two days a week throughout the summer
- Attend all band camp rehearsals in the summer
- Work with the colorguard 75% of regular season full ensemble rehearsals
- Attend all adjudicated performances
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Complete VIRTUS training and update modules as necessary
- Chaperone as needed at performances
- Keep a working binder of all source material
- Ensure the safety of students under your instruction within reason
- Meet briefly with director before and after each rehearsal to plan
- Complete any additional tasks the director requests as necessary
A contract for writing guard work is also available to the instructor if they choose to do so. Dedication and communication are paramount. DCI or WGI/OIPA Winterguard experience preferred, but not required.
St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are made based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person