EXTRA­ DUTY PAY JOB DESCRIPTION (for Certified or Non-Certified Personnel)

 

JOB TITLE: COLOR GUARD INSTRUCTOR

 

Sand Springs Schools is accepting applications for a Color Guard Instructor (Charles Page High School) for the 2026-2027 season.

 

A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Applicants are asked to please submit their resume, cover letter, transcripts, and references to Kyle Wright, Band Director (Kyle.Wright@Sandites.org)

 

Applicants must also apply through TalentEd (visit www.Sandites.org to apply)

 

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 into the larger marching band. 

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist in the adjudication of new student try­outs;

• Designates/coordinates the students into subgroups (e.g., majorette, flags).  

• Prepares warm­up routines/practice exercises for the unit;

• Choreographs, arranges, and implements color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band and as an independent unit. 

• Schedules and conducts extra rehearsals for the unit in addition to the scheduled evening marching band rehearsals. 

• Participation in rehearsals and sectionals and attendance at all band events involving the color guard (including overnight trips) are required. If benchmarks are met, the rehearsal/sectional schedule can be somewhat flexible.

• Schedules separate competition events as the unit transitions its status from an attachment of the marching band to an independent competition entity;

• Establish communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts to support the unit. 

• Other related duties, as assigned, include assisting the band director in preparing students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews. 

• Other Duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in marching band auxiliary performance (Preferred). 

• Experience in the skills of the various subgroups of the color guard unit (e.g., flags, majorette) (Preferred).  

• Experience composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units (Preferred). 

• Experience working with school­aged students required, preferably at the high school level.  

• Background in a drum corps or spirit organization (Preferred). 

• Background in instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or spirit organization (Preferred). 

• The individual should be highly organized, maintain appropriate relationships/boundaries with the students, and abide fully by Sand Springs Schools policies.

 

COMPENSATION: Stipend identified in the LEA Contract ($3,000.00)

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: H.S. Band Director

 

AFTER ­HOURS COMMITMENT: After­hours time required will vary with the time of year. The maximum should be 5­8 hours per week during the competitive season before a performance, with less time required during the off-season