Marching Band Assistant Color Guard Director

Elkhart Community Schools Building Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,200; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools Building Corporation in Elkhart High School is seeking a Marching Band Assistant Color Guard Director to lead color guard activities and support the marching band director throughout rehearsals and performances.

The role requires experience with marching percussion (battery and front ensemble), strong instructional abilities across skill levels, and a commitment to participate in summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, and competitions while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing marching percussion in high school or college.
• Knowledge of percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and performance practices.
• Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in individual and ensemble settings.
• Willingness to attend summer rehearsals, band camp, games, and competitions.
• Previous marching band program experience preferred.

Skills

Marching percussion

Battery & front ensemble

Percussion technique

Instruction across skill levels

Collaboration with staff

Supervision & safety

Job description

Marching Band Assistant Color Guard Director JobID: 8802

• Position Type: Extra Duty / Athletics/ Arts Extracurricular
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Elkhart High School

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.

Postings current as of 8/30/2026 8:27:36 PM CST.