Assistant Color Guard Director (High School)

Upper Moreland Township School District; Morganville (PA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Moreland Township School District is seeking an Assistant Color Guard Director (High School) to lead instruction and run sectional rehearsals under the unit director. The role focuses on teaching guard equipment usage, dance, drill, and choreography design to develop a cohesive marching unit.

The candidate will plan and execute sectional rehearsals, work with the Athletics & Activities Director, and support student growth, safety, and performance excellence during the seasonal schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching color guard and drill design.
• Ability to plan sectional rehearsals under the unit director.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run sectional rehearsals for the Color Guard under the direction of the unit director.
• Teach use of guard equipment and dance techniques.
• Collaborate with Athletics & Activities Director to ensure performance readiness.

Skills

Color guard instruction

Dance instruction

Drill design

Choreography design

Job description

Assistant Color Guard Director (High School) JobID: 1374

• Position Type: Co-Curriculars/Extra-Curriculars
• Date Posted: 11/13/2026
• Location: Upper Moreland High School
• Closing Date: 11/27/2026

UPPER MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Assistant Color Guard Director
Department: Extra Curricular/Co-Curricular
Reports to: Athletics & Activities Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Seasonal

MISSION STATEMENT: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY: The Assistant Color Guard Director provides specialized color guard instruction to members of the Marching Unit Color Guard section and is responsible for planning and running sectional rehearsals under the direction of the unit director. The qualified candidate should have extensive experience with teaching students how to use a wide range of guard equipment, dance instruction, drill and choreography design.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.