What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Coach - Color Guard Instructor - BHS position at Montgomery County School District [VA]?
Montgomery County Public Schools has an opening and is accepting applications for a Color Guard Instructor position that is available for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The marching band color guard instructor will work with the Director of Bands, instructional staff members and students to ensure a positive experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts will be accomplished through summer instruction (prior to the start of the school year), after-school rehearsals, weekend events and performance events. The color guard instructor shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules and guidelines of Montgomery County Schools and the band program to which they are associated.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 or over
- Must be experienced working with marching bands and color guard.
- Experience in the various sub groups of the guard unit (flags, rifles, sabres, dance, etc.).
- Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
- Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion.
- Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities listed below.
- Certified music teacher, current college music education major or demonstrate a strong applicable background preferred but not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
- Current CPR certification
FLSA: Non-Exempt
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
