Job Description
HS Color Guard - Lincoln Des Moines Public School District - 3.5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time $3,585 a month 13 hours ago Qualifications School experience Practical exercises Group choreography Classroom activity organization Family collaboration in education Conducting performance preparation techniques Employee relationship building Working with high schoolers Dance Bachelor's degree Working with students Student support Parent communication in school administration Bachelor's degree in music Student extracurricular activities management Leadership Entry level
Full Job Description TITLE:
HS Color Guard POSTION TYPE
INST STIPEND AMOUNT
$3585 HIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Experience in color guard in a leadership role. Desired:
1. Bachelor's Degree in dance or music. 2. Experience as a high school or collegiate color guard instructor. BASIC FUNCTION
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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assists in adjudication of new student try-outs. 2. Designates/coordinates the students into the various subgroups (e.g. majorette, flags). 3. Prepares warm-up routines/practice exercises for the unit. 4. Choreographs, arranges, and implements color guard routine(s), both as an integrated part of the marching band, and as an independent unit. 5. Schedules and conducts extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled evening marching band rehearsals. 6. Establishes communication with parents of color guard students and organizes their efforts in support of the unit. 7. Assists the Band Director to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, including parades and reviews. 8. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested. DEPARTMENT
Activities Department REPORTS TO
Building Administrator/Activities Department EVALUATES
N/A BARGAINING GROUP
N/A FLSA STATUS
Exempt FT/PT:
Part time PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside or outside, depending on activity The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Approved By:
Lillie Noland Date:
5/28/2026
