Position:  Color Guard Instructor

Classification:  Seasonal, Stipend-Based Pay

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Band Director, Asst. Band Director

Secondary Reporting Relationships:  Fine Arts Director

Ministry Areas:  Bay Area Christian School

Interfaces:  Students, parents, administrators, staff, other stakeholders as appropriate

Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:

• Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct

• A strong, clear Christian testimony

• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Job Purpose: The Color Guard Instructor will assist the Band Director in coordinating 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. They will work as a seasonal, stipend employee throughout the football season and (optional) Winter Guard season.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every activity

• Choreograph, arrange, and implement Color Guard routines as an integrated part of the marching band

• Design Color Guard programs that effectively complement and enhance the visual and musical program

• Attend all rehearsals and performances to instruct Color Guard members in fundamental and advanced dance and flag techniques

• Evaluate the abilities of members and design the equipment carriage accordingly

• Work closely with the Band Director and other staff members to develop a visual program

• Teach members the program material. 

• Coordinate the Color Guard rehearsal schedule with the full Band

• Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Band Director. 

• Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals, as needed

• Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the Color Guard members through a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, and attention to individual members

• Recruit potential Color Guard members while retaining current members

• Ensure that the Color Guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director, Band Director, Assistant Band Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, School staff, and community members

• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances

• Participate in spring semester program planning, as needed

• Establish communication with parents of Color Guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit

• Other related duties to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, as assigned by the Band Director