Temporary Employee Color Guard 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Instructor Color Guard will coordinate all activities related to the High School Band's Color Guard and Winter Guard programs. The incumbent will plan and implement instruction of students in the Color Guard program. This position will manage all aspects of the Color Guard program in conjunction with the High School Head Band Director. The incumbent will supervise students during all rehearsals and performances both during and outside of school hours. Overnight travel as well as prolonged and irregular work hours are required.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Plan and implement instruction for marching band color guard, as well as varsity and non-varsity winter guard programs, including teaching routines and marching drills
• Plan and implement body strengthening, performance training, and equipment skill-building for students in the color guard program
• Plan and implement recruiting activities at the middle school and high school levels, including supervision of an audition and selection process for color guard student members
• Perform other duties as required by the High School Head Band Director, Campus Principal, or other School Personnel Supervisor

Management

• Assist the High School Head Band Director in administrative duties related to the color guard program including: budgeting, scheduling classes and students, reserving facilities for all rehearsals and performances, arranging transportation, communicating with parent and community members, and hiring supplemental staff or clinicians
• Comply with all UIL, WGI, and TCGC rules and regulations, including contest rules and logistics
• Collaborate with the High School Band staff related to develop marching band show concepts and visual design
• Assist the High School Head Band Director in the maintenance, care, and inventory of color guard equipment and uniforms

Student Supervision

• Participate in all classes, rehearsals, performances, contests, and games, both during and outside of the regular school day, as instructed by the High School Head Band Director
• Supervise color guard students on campus, while traveling, and at performances, contests, games, and other activities
• Assist the High School Head Band Director in the assessment, evaluation, grading, and administrative record-keeping of individual color guard students

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching or performing with color guard equipment
• Ability to inspire students and build enthusiasm for the color guard activity
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrates professional appearance and attitude
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine; ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates ability to interact appropriately with the public, district staff, and parents

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Regular moderate lifting, moving, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. Frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold, and be expected to work outside. Frequent exposure to noise and loud music. Maintain emotional control under stress. Work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent travel overnight and frequent travel by school bus.