Marching Band Assistant Color Guard Director

Elkhart Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools seeks a dedicated marching percussion instructor to lead both battery and front ensemble sections. The role requires coordinating with the Marching Band Director and staff, planning engaging rehearsals, and ensuring high standards of performance and safety at events.

Ideal candidates will have experience teaching or performing in marching bands at the high school or collegiate level, strong organizational and communication skills, and availability for summer rehearsals

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing marching percussion, including both battery and front ensemble.
• Knowledge of percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and marching band performance practices.
• Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in both individual and ensemble settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to attend summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, competitions, and other required marching band events.
• Ability to supervise students in a safe, positive, and professional manner.
• Previous experience with high school or collegiate marching band programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in marching percussion techniques for both battery and front ensemble.
• Collaborate with the Marching Band Director and instructional staff to plan rehearsals and events.
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and related activities to ensure safety and professionalism.

Skills

Marching percussion

Battery & front ensemble

Percussion technique

Rehearsal strategies

Instruction across skill levels

Communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Qualifications

Experience teaching or performing marching percussion, including both battery and front ensemble. Knowledge of percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and marching band performance practices. Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in both individual and ensemble settings. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the Marching Band Director and instructional staff. Availability to attend summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, competitions, and other required marching band events. Ability to supervise students in a safe, positive, and professional manner. Previous experience with high school or collegiate marching band programs preferred.