Color Guard Choreography Assistant & Band Support

Dysart Unified School District; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking an Assistant to the High School Band Director and Color Guard Instructor to coordinate and prepare exercises and activities for the school's marching band auxiliary unit.

You will assist with independent performances, competitions, and integrated performances within the marching band, including choreography, scheduling, equipment, and recruitment support, while collaborating with staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Choreography

K-12 experience

Collaboration

Color Guard

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher education degree preferred

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP FPCC)

Job description

Dysart Unified School District is seeking an Assistant to the High School Band Director and Color Guard Instructor to coordinate and prepare exercises and activities for the school's marching band auxiliary unit.

You will assist with independent performances, competitions, and integrated performances within the marching band, including choreography, scheduling, equipment, and recruitment support, while collaborating with staff and administrators.