26/27 Band Assistant Guard Caption (DHS)

Dysart High School - El Mirage, AZ; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 890 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Dysart High School in El Mirage, AZ is seeking a dedicated Band Assistant Guard Caption to support the high school marching band’s color guard. You will assist the Band Director by coordinating exercises, preparing activities, and aiding performances across field shows and winter guard programs.

The role requires experience with color guard routines, working with K-12 students, and collaboration with band staff. The position is a temporary, non-benefited assignment with a stipend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
• Experience in color guard sub groups (flags, rifles, sabres, dance) required.
• Experience composing and choreographing color guard routines.
• Experience working with school-aged students; preferably at high school level.
• Experience in marching band auxiliary performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual program for flag, uniform, and prop design.
• Attend rehearsals and performances; instruct in dance, flag, and color guard rifle techniques.
• Assist choreography and color guard routines in various band formats.
• Create color guard rehearsal schedule and recruit members.
• Maintain equipment for rehearsals and performances; coordinate with staff.

Skills

Color guard choreography

Student instruction

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher education degree preferred

Tools

IVP FPCC

Job description

26/27 Band Assistant Guard Caption (DHS)

Dysart Unified School District Dysart High School - El Mirage, AZ - El Mirage, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856262
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

High School Band Director and Color Guard Instructor

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Academic Instruction

FTE

Supplemental

WORK CALENDAR

Variable

GRADE

Certificated Extracurricular/Supplemental Assignment Pay Schedule

APPROVED

June 12, 2019

REVISED

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Assistant to the high school Band Director and the Color Guard instructor, coordinating and preparing exercises and activities for the school marching band’s auxiliary unit. Assists the instructors for independent performances and competitions, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Marching Band Director and the other staff members to help develop a visual program, including flag, uniform, and prop design.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances, instructs members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and color guard rifle techniques.
• Assist with the choreography and implementing color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band (Field Show, Parade Routine, Stand Dances), and as an independent unit (Winter Guard).
• Assist with creating the color guard rehearsal schedule.
• Assist with recruiting potential color guard members.
• Ensure that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.
• Assist with managing all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations.
• Participate in spring semester program planning as needed.
• Participate and attend Band Camp and Winter Camp.
• Assist with scheduling separate competition events as the unit transitions its status from an attachment of the marching band to an independent competition entity (e.g., “Winter Guard”) during the winter season.
• Establish communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.
• Other related duties, as assigned, to assist the Band Director prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
• Experience in the various sub groups of the guard unit (e.g. flags, rifles, sabres, dance, etc.) required.
• Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units required.
• Experience working with school-aged students required; preferably at high school level.
• Experience in Marching Band Auxiliary performance required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Marching band auxiliary performance
• Performing with a drums corps, university marching, or military organization
• Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization

SKILL IN:

• Composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units
• Working with K-12 students
• Collaboration with multiple groups

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Moderate Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Standing for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom or gymnasium and outdoor stadium environment including exposure to loud noise and being on your feet in extreme weather for long periods of time.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Temporary Non-Benefited

Salary: $1,050 Supplemental

Welcome to Dysart High School - El Mirage, AZ

Dysart High School is one of Dysart Unified School District’s four high schools. Opened in 1963, our vision is to make our students, staff, and community feel valued and safe, providing personalized opportunities and empowering our students through quality education. We value a culture of success based on respect, collaboration, open communication, and reflection. Dysart High School will prepare all students to be college and career ready through mastery of a rigorous curriculum and the guidance and support of all stakeholders.Providing close access from the communities surrounding Dysart, the school is located near Dysart Road and Cactus Rd in El Mirage, Arizona. DHS is located at 11425 N. Dysart Rd.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]