Marching Band Color Guard Director

Elkhart Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools is seeking a qualified marching percussion instructor to lead both battery and front ensemble in the high school program.

You will teach percussion technique, rehearsal strategies, and performance practices, collaborate with the Marching Band Director and staff, and participate in summer rehearsals, band camp, games, and competitions, while ensuring a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing marching percussion at high school/college level.
• Ability to instruct students of varying skill levels in both individual and ensemble settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to attend summer rehearsals, band camp, games, competitions, and other events.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in percussion technique for battery and front ensemble.
• Teach both individual and group percussion sections.
• Collaborate with the Marching Band Director and instructional staff.
• Lead rehearsals with safe, positive, and professional supervision.
• Attend summer rehearsals, band camp, football games, and competitions.

Skills

Marching percussion

Battery techniques

Front ensemble

Percussion technique

Rehearsal strategies

Student instruction

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.