Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Color Guard Instructor at Durango High School.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/Head Band Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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. Act as the visionary expert for the respective ensemble. Be responsible for all elements of running the Color Guard program.

• Assist the Marching Band staff with the complete choreography and teaching of the Color Guard routine for each Marching Band performance.
  • Teach and choreograph the routine for each parade performance.
  • Provide added adult supervision/teaching duties on all extended day performances and competitions, including weekends.
• Attend all band camp rehearsals and all performances, including the band trip, football games, festivals, adjudications, and parades.  Attend additional color guard-only practices as needed.
• Organize the design/selection/ordering of color guard show uniforms and other apparel
• Work with the band director in ordering flags, props, supplies
• Be the primary contact for marching band color guard families
• Maintain an accurate color guard roster and contact information
• Oversee the guard equipment and equipment preparation
• Helps develop a unified program with the marching band.
• Organizes and conducts tryouts for the color guard; informs administration and participants of final selections. Maintains the integrity of the selection process.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.