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About the role

The Assistant to the High School Band Director and Color Guard Instructor supports the marching band's auxiliary unit, assisting with visual program development, choreography, and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Marching Band Director and other staff to develop a visual program, including flag, uniform, and prop design.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances, instructing members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and color guard rifle techniques.
• Aid in choreography and implementing color guard routines, both as part of the marching band (Field Show, Parade Routine, Stand Dances) and as an independent unit (Winter Guard).
• Create the color guard rehearsal schedule and assist with recruiting potential members.
• Maintain proper equipment for rehearsals and performances, ensuring it is well-equipped and maintained.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with various stakeholders including the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.
• Manage equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances, including making recommendations for maintenance, repair, and acquisition.
• Participate in spring semester program planning as needed.
• Assist with scheduling separate competition events as the unit transitions from an attachment of the marching band to an independent competition entity (e.g., "Winter Guard") during the winter season.
• Communicate with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist the Band Director in preparing students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
• Experience in the various subgroups 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of 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.