Color Guard Instructor

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
5/11/2023
Location:
District
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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COACHING VACANCY
Position is for the 2023-2024 school year
POSITION: Color Guard Instructor
LOCATION: Skyview Campus
PAY RANGE:Fall Season: $1,872 - $3,167
Post-Season: Every week with an additional competition will be compensated at $188
Winter Season: $2,433 - 4,111
Post-Season: Every week with an additional competition will be compensated at $243
CALENDAR: 2 Seasons - Fall and Winter
REPORTS TO: Performing Arts Director
COLOR GUARD PROGRAM:
The Skyview Color Guard is a 5-year-old program with a history of excellence in the marching arts, including local marching competitions, WGI regionals, and RMCGA Championships in which they received the gold medal in 2018 and 2019, respectively, in Novice and Scholastic Regional A class. They placed 3rd at state competition in Novice for the 2022 season. To see more exciting information about the Performing Arts Department, please visit Performing Arts.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. The benefit package for Mapleton athletic coaches includes Colorado PERA and employee paid sick leave, as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with high school auxiliary programs
• Background in performance and/or teaching collegiate, DCI, or WGI auxiliary programs
• Understanding of dance and movement techniques in addition to equipment techniques (flag, rifle, and sabre)
• Ability to demonstrate and implement guard techniques with beginners

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work collaboratively with the high school band director and staff to recruit, train, and develop a successful guard program
2. Choreograph the routines for the fall marching band show
3. Contribute to the design process of the marching band
4. Attend and supervise practices for the Color Guard and instruct the Color Guard during marching band rehearsal including summer band camp, football games, and competitions
5. The desire to grow a Color Guard program in which our students and community could be proud
6. The ability to develop strong relationships with students
7. The ability to recruit students to participate and continue involvement in the Color Guard program
8. Demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills, and sportsmanship
9. Collaborate professionally with administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and members of the community
10. Must have a positive attitude and strive for excellence; reassuring students' self-worth through positive reinforcement and encouragement, giving students a sense of pride and accomplishment
11. Model effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior
12. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
13. Maintain professional communication and interactions with students, parent community, and staff
14. Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
15. Maintain a running inventory of all Color Guard uniforms, and equipment
16. Maintain uniforms and schedule cleaning on a regular basis
17. Model, instill and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture in the performing arts department
18. Perseverance in the face of challenges
19. Work with a growth mindset
20. Perform other duties as assigned

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting and Hiring.

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