Activity Sponsor - Marching Band/Color Guard/Winter Guard

An Activity Sponsor is responsible for supervising and supporting a specific extracurricular club, organization, or activity. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing club activities, and ensuring that all events and meetings are conducted in a safe and organized manner. The Activity Sponsor works closely with students, faculty, and administration to promote student engagement and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Regular cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of all Color Guard equipment.
• Specialized movement instruction for Marching Band, Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Spring Color Guard practices, camps, and performances for all new and returning members (July–May).
• Help in the design, planning, and implementation of the Marching Field Show.
• Work collaboratively with the director to coordinate a visual package, including costume design and prop design.
• Teach and coordinate the genres of Dance, Flags, Rifles, and Sabres.
• Write and teach the Color Guard routines.
• Attend, teach, and assist during the school day regular Color Guard rehearsals (January–May).
• Rehearse Color Guard students in 3-week Marching Camp (July).
• Rehearse Color Guard students after school (August–December): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:15pm–6:00pm (approx. 48 sessions) and Saturdays 8:00am–4:30pm (7 sessions).
• Attend all performances, including home football games (4–6), competitions (7), festivals (3), and parades (2).
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Band Parent Organization to transport all Color Guard equipment and props to and from each event.
• Attend weekly rehearsals during the school day to rehearse and assist Color Guard classes during the 1st and 2nd semesters.
• Rehearse and prepare Color Guard students for Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.
• Assist in the recruitment and team-building of current and future Color Guard sections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Education or advanced training with relevance to the club/activity strongly desired.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative team player with a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.

Environmental Demands

• Mild to moderate or louder noise.
• Potential exposure to weather conditions and variable temperatures.
• Typical school classroom, office, gymnasium, or outdoor lighting and facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting of ten (10) or more pounds.
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Repetitive movement.

Pay

Stipend range: $0.01–$5,000 USD (full salary range up to $10,000 USD).

Benefits

• Eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plans.
• Eligible for paid sick time.

Schedule

• Seasonal position (July–May).
• After-school rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:15pm–6:00pm (August–December).
• Saturday rehearsals: 8:00am–4:30pm (7 sessions).
• Performances include home football games, competitions, festivals, and parades.
• Weekly daytime rehearsals during the 1st and 2nd semesters.

Primary location: Mountain Vista High School. This is not a one-year-only position.