What are the responsibilities and job description for the Color Guard Instructor (Stipend only) - East position at Des Moines Public School District?
TITLE: Color Guard Instructor (Stipend)
POSTION TYPE: INST
STIPEND AMOUNT: $3529 (based on 2024-2025 salary)
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
Experience in color guard in a leadership role.
Desired:
1.Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music.
2.Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor.
BASIC FUNCTION:
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists in adjudication of new student try-outs.
2. Designates/coordinates the students into the various subgroups (e.g. majorette, flags).
3. Prepares warm-up routines/practice exercises for the unit.
4. Choreographs, arranges, and implements color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band, and as an independent unit.
5. Schedules and conducts extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled evening marching band rehearsals.
6. Establishes communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.
7. Assist the Band Director to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.
8. Submits reports and activity checklists to building and district administrationas requested.
9. Attends district-wide meetings as requested.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/ Activities Department
EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Part time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing and walking
WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequently outside, depends on the athletic activity
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Lillie Noland
Date: 3/17/2025
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
