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