Color Guard Front Instructor — Marching Band

PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL; Lusby (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL in Lusby, Maryland seeks a PHS Marching Band Color Guard Instructor to support the marching band program. The front instructor serves as the principal's representative, coordinating with administration, the band director, students, and adjudicators to ensure a positive experience and strong public performances.

The role involves band camp, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance duties while adhering to district and association policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Select uniforms for front members to co-ordinate with the show concept.
• Attend the rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
• Teach color guard basics (flag footwork, marching footwork).
• Choreograph and teach the routine for the show.
• Assign equipment responsibilities and assign equipment to students.
• Work with the band director to co-ordinate the flags and props for the show.
• Work with the drill writer to check the positioning of the color guard in each musical selection.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Judgment

Task completion

Interpersonal skills

Job description

PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL in Lusby, Maryland seeks a PHS Marching Band Color Guard Instructor to support the marching band program. The front instructor serves as the principal's representative, coordinating with administration, the band director, students, and adjudicators to ensure a positive experience and strong public performances.

The role involves band camp, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance duties while adhering to district and association policies and guidelines.