Instructor Color Guard (PO#3697)

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson High School is seeking a leader to direct and manage its color guard program. You will plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition, while ensuring compliance with UIL and district requirements.

The role provides students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities and develop performance excellence. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful color guard instruction experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university, preferred.
• Three years demonstrated success in instructing color guard.
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing color guard.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the high school color guard program.
• Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.
• Ensure compliance with UIL, district requirements and policies.
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities.

Skills

Color guard mgmt

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AED

Job description

• Position Type: ADMIN CAMPUS/ INSTR COLOR GUARD
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: DAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall high school color guard program. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements.Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from accredited university, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of overall operation of color guard program
• Ability to manage budget
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing color guard
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years demonstrated success in instructing (may be as contractor) color guard.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned

Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours;

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Pay Details:

Pay Grade: AP102

Days/Contract Status: 208 Days/Exempt - Non Contract

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