HS Color Guard - East

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,407 - 43,609; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an HS Color Guard instructor in Des Moines, Iowa. This part-time role involves assisting the Band Director with the coordination and activities of the Color Guard, preparing them for performances and competitions.

Applicants should have experience in color guard leadership and a bachelor’s degree in dance or music is preferred. The position offers a stipend of $3585.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within color guard.
• Bachelor’s degree in dance or music is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Band Director with coordination and activities of the Color Guard.
• Prepare and direct Color Guard for performances and competitions.
• Design and implement warm-up routines and practice exercises.

Skills

Experience in color guard in a leadership role

Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music

Job description

HS Color Guard - East

Des Moines Public School District EAST HIGH – DES MOINES, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5744852

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: HS Color Guard

POSITION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3585

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience in color guard in a leadership role.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music.
• Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor.

BASIC FUNCTION

As an assistant to the high school Band Director, the Color Guard instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s auxiliary unit, the Color Guard. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance and competition, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in adjudication of new student try-outs.
• Designates/coordinates the students into the various subgroups (e.g., majorette, flags).
• Prepares warm‑up routines/practice exercises for the unit.
• Choreographs, arranges, and implements color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band and as an independent unit.
• Schedules and conducts extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled evening marching band rehearsals.
• Establishes communication with parents of color guard students and organizes their efforts in support of the unit.
• Assists the Band Director to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews.
• Submits reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position)

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• Attend district‑wide meetings as requested.

DEPARTMENT

Activities Department

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator/Activities Department

EVALUATES

N/A

BARGAINING GROUP

N/A

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

FT/PT

Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting

WORKING CONDITIONS

Inside or outside, depending on activity

EEO Statement

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn‑Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515‑242‑7709; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319‑1004, (515) 281‑4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661‑4544.

Background and Pre‑qualification Requirements

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland, Executive Assistant
• Human Resources
• Phone: 515‑242‑7701
• Email: [e-mail]