BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Title: Color Guard Advisor
Stipend Position: $2,600
FUNCTION: To assume the responsibility for directing and supervising appropriate activities such as practice sessions, games, performances, parades, pep rallies, competitions and meetings. Directly responsible to the building principal.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be experienced with performing on guard equipment including flag, rifle, and saber.
- Must be able to teach the technical skills for various guard equipment as required by the field show and needs of the ensemble.
- Must be able to choreograph guard moves for marching field show and parade events.
- Must be able to teach marching skills to guard consistent with the band's system of marching and vocabulary.
- Should be willing to assist band director and majorette coach with marching lessons for entire ensemble.
- Must be organized to keep track of inventory such as drill charts, uniforms and equipment.
- Must keep regular practice hours every week in coordination with the band's rehearsal times.
- Must be present to supervise and assist guard students at all performances including football games, parades, ceremonies, etc.
- Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
EXPERIENCE:
- Preferable a member of the High School teaching staff.
- Experience in directing activities for color guard team.
- Knowledge of color guard routines and programS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Dedication to the service of youth.