HS Color Guard - North

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time HS Color Guard instructor in Des Moines, Iowa. The instructor will coordinate and direct the Color Guard, which is the auxiliary unit of the marching band, for independent performance and competition.

Applicants should have experience in color guard in a leadership role, and a Bachelor's degree in dance or music is preferred. The position includes activities ranging from choreography to managing rehearsals and supporting student participation in performances.

Qualifications

• Experience in color guard in a leadership role is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music is desired.
• Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates preparations, exercises, and activities of the Color Guard.
• Choreographs and implements color guard routines.
• Assists in adjudication of new student try-outs.

Skills

Experience in color guard in a leadership role

Bachelor’s Degree in dance or music

Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor

Job description

HS Color Guard - North

Des Moines Public School District NORTH HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa

Job Details

• Job ID: 5744857
• 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 Type: Part Time
• Stipend Amount: $3585
• Employment Status: Exempt
• Reports to: Building Administrator/Activities Department
• Department: Activities Department
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Position Type: Part Time
• Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting
• Working Conditions: Inside or outside, depending on activity

Job Description

Title: HS Color Guard

Position Type: INST

Stipend Amount: $3585

Hiring Specifications (Required):

• Experience in color guard in a leadership role.

Hiring Specifications (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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

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

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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and employment practices.

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.