Flag Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION, SEPTEMBER 2026 FLAG INSTRUCTOR

REPORTS TO : Principal and Band Director GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, provides instruction, leadership, motivation, and support to students participating

in

the

flag

program.

Develops

students'

skills

in

flag

technique,

movement,

choreography,

performance,

and

teamwork

while

promoting

physical

well-being,

discipline,

confidence,

positive

character,

and

social

and

emotional

development.

Assists

the

Band

Director

with

the

coordination

and

implementation

of

color

guard

activities,

performances,

rehearsals,

and

competitions.

Reports

to

the

Principal

and

Band

Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides

instruction

and

training

in

flag

and

color

guard

techniques,

including

equipment

handling,

marching,

movement,

dance,

body

positioning,

and

performance

skills.

Assists

in

developing

and

maintaining

a

successful,

engaging,

and

dynamic

flag

program

that

promotes

student

participation,

teamwork,

discipline,

and

school

pride.

Develops,

teaches,

and

rehearses

flag

routines

and

choreography

for

halftime

shows,

football

games,

parades,

competitions,

festivals,

school

events,

and

other

public

performances.

Collaborates

with

the

Band

Director

to

coordinate

routines

and

performances

with

the

overall

musical

and

visual

design

of

the

marching

band

program.

Plans

and

implements

rehearsals

that

develop

students'

technical

skills,

physical

conditioning,

coordination,

musicality,

performance

quality,

and

confidence.

Assists

with

the

selection,

preparation,

care,

and

appropriate

use

of

flags,

equipment,

uniforms,

props,

and

other

color

guard

materials.

Assists

with

before-

and

after-school

rehearsals,

summer

practices,

camps,

clinics,

performances,

competitions,

and

other

program-related

activities.

Supervises

students

at

all

times

from

the

time

practice

or

activity

begins

until

all

students

leave

campus.

Monitors

the

physical

condition

of

students

constantly

during

physical

activity;

enforces

safety

rules

and

regulations.

Encourages

academic

excellence

of

students.

Maintains

positive

relationships

with

parents;

schedules

and

conducts

conferences

with

parents

and

student

athletes

as

necessary.

Performs

related

duties

as

required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's

degree

in

designated

subject

area

with

a

valid

South

Carolina

Teaching

Certificate

preferred,

supplemented

by

four

to

five

years

of

experience

in

flag

performance,

marching

arts,

dance,

choreography,

or

a

related

performance

activity,

preferably

at

the

high

school

and/or

college

level,

or

an

equivalent

combination

of

education,

training,

and

experience

that

provides

the

required

knowledge,

skills,

and

abilities.

Experience

instructing,

coaching,

or

mentoring

school-age

students

preferred.

Must

possess

and

maintain

high

moral

character

and

ability

to

work

well

with

children.

Must

be

willing

to

work

flexible

hours.

Valid

driver's

license MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort,

typically

involving

some

combination

of

remaining

standing

for

extended

periods

of

time,

demonstrating

fitness/athletic

activities,

stooping,

kneeling

and

crouching,

and

some

lifting,

carrying,

pushing

and/or

pulling

of

objects

and

materials

of

moderate

weight

(12

to

20

pounds).

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural

or

compositional

characteristics

(whether

similar

to

or

divergent

from

obvious

standards)

of

data,

people

or

things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and communicate effectively to convey

or

exchange

information,

provide

direction,

facilitate

meetings,

and

collaborate

with

stakeholders.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read and interpret reports, policies, research, and professional

literature.

Requires

the

ability

to

prepare

correspondence,

reports,

presentations,

and

professional

learning

materials

using

prescribed

formats

and

appropriate

grammar

and

style.

Requires

the

ability

to

speak

before

groups

with

poise,

voice

control,

and

confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical and strategic thinking to define problems,

collect

data,

establish

facts,

draw

valid

conclusions,

and

support

continuous

improvement

initiatives.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English, both

orally

and

in

writing.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to interpret and analyze student achievement data, professional

learning

metrics,

and

budgetary

information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment

and

presentation

tools.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, perform

under

pressure,

and

respond

effectively

in

high-accountability

environments.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear, including communicating via telephone

and

virtual

meeting

platforms.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies and procedures of the Fairfield County

School

District.

Is

knowledgeable

in

the

laws,

ordinances,

standards

and

regulations

pertaining

to

the

specific

duties

and

responsibilities

of

the

position.

Has

knowledge

of

the

organization

of

the

department

and

of

related

departments

and

agencies.

Has

the

ability

to

comprehend,

interpret

and

apply

regulations,

procedures

and

related

information.

Knows

how

to

apply

supervisory

and

managerial

concepts

and

principles;

has

knowledge

of

administrative

principles

involved

in

developing,

directing

and

supervising

various

programs

and

related

activities.

Knows

how

to

plan,

organize

and

direct

a

coaching

and

support

staff.

Has

the

ability

to

offer

instruction

and

advice

to

subordinates

regarding

departmental

policies,

methods

and

regulations.

Is

able

to

perform

employee

evaluations

and

to

make

recommendations

based

on

results.

Has

the

ability

to

offer

training

and

assistance

to

co-workers

and

employees

of

other

departments

as

required.

Has

thorough

knowledge

of

the

principles

and

practices

athletic

programming;

has

knowledge

of

physical

education

theories

and

practices;

has

skill

in

the

interpretation

of

subject

matter

to

the

intellectual

level

of

students

taught.

Has

the

ability

to

demonstrate

physical

fitness

activities,

movements,

strategies,

etc.,

as

necessary.

Has

knowledge

of

the

characteristics

of

the

age

groups

assigned.

Is

able

to

establish

and

maintain

positive

relationships

and

work

effectively

with

adults

and

students.

Is

able

to

supervise,

guide

and

support

students

with

patience

and

kindness.

Is

able

to

motivate

students

to

participate

in

educational

and

extracurricular

activities

and

to

want

to

learn.

Is

able

to

recognize

signs

of

learning,

physical,

mental

and

social

disabilities

and

take

appropriate

action.

Is

able

to

perform

job

tasks

professionally

in

an

environment

where

discrimination

and

other

public

issues

are

constant

concerns.

Has

knowledge

of

and

is

able

to

use

modern

office

practices

and

equipment,

including

computers.

Has

knowledge

of

proper

English

usage,

vocabulary,

punctuation

and

spelling;

has

the

mathematical

ability

to

handle

required

calculations.

Is

able

to

prepare

and

administer

program

budgets.

Is

skilled

in

applying

a

responsible

attention

to

detail

as

necessary

in

preparing

records,

reports

and

correspondence.

Is

able

to

read

and

interpret

various

materials

pertaining

to

the

responsibilities

of

the

job.

Is

able

to

take

the

initiative

to

complete

the

duties

of

the

position

without

the

need

of

direct

supervision.

Is

able

to

use

independent

judgment

in

performing

tasks.

Has

the

ability

to

plan,

organize

and

prioritize

daily

assignments

and

work

activities.

Is

able

to

offer

assistance

to

fellow

employees

as

necessary.

Knows

how

to

maintain

effective

relationships

with

co-workers,

personnel

of

other

departments,

parents,

students

and

members

of

the

public

through

contact

and

cooperation.

Has

knowledge

of

the

occupational

hazards

and

safety

precautions

of

the

industry.

Knows

how

to

react

calmly

and

quickly

in

emergency

situations.

Has

the

ability

to

learn

and

utilize

new

skills

and

information

to

improve

job

performance

and

efficiency.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises

immediate

remedial

action

to

correct

any

quality

deficiencies

that

occur

in

areas

of

responsibility.

Maintains

high-quality

communication

and

interaction

with

all

District

departments

and

divisions,

co workers

and

the

public.

Quantity of Work: Performs the described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments

efficiently

and

effectively

to

produce

a

quantity

of

work

that

consistently

meets

the

standards

and

expectations

of

the

District.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within

deadlines

in

accordance

with

directives,

District

policy,

standards,

and

prescribed

procedures.

Remains

accountable

for

assigned

responsibilities

in

the

technical,

human,

and

conceptual

areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures

regarding

absences

and

tardiness.

Provides

adequate

notice

to

higher

management

with

respect

to

vacation

time

and

time off

requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self -reliant and self- starting approach to meet

job

responsibilities

and

accountabilities.

Strives

to

anticipate

work

to

be

done

and

initiates

proper

and

acceptable

direction

for

the

completion

of

work

with

a

minimum

of

supervision

and

instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations

as

they

occur

and

specifies

decision

objectives.

Identifies

or

assists

in

identifying

alternative

solutions

to

problems

or

situations.

Implements

decisions

in

accordance

with

prescribed

and

effective

policies

and

procedures

and

with

a

minimum

of

errors.

Seeks

expert

or

experienced

advice

where

appropriate

and

researches

problems,

situations,

and

alternatives

before

exercising

judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives

of

the

same.

Questions

such

as

instruction

and

direction

when

clarification

of

results

or

consequences

are

justified,

i.e.,

poor

communications,

variance

with

district

policy

or

procedures,

etc.

Offers

suggestions

and

recommendations

to

encourage

and

improve

cooperation

between

all

staff

members

and

departments

within

the

district.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and

District

benefit.

Contributes

to

maintaining

high

morale

among

all

District

employees.

Develops

and

maintains

cooperative

and

courteous

relationships

with

department

employees,

staffers,

and

managers

in

other

departments,

representatives

from

organizations,

and

the

public

to

maintain

goodwill

toward

the

District

and

to

project

a

good

District

image.

Tactfully

and

effectively

handles

requests,

suggestions,

and

complaints

from

other

departments

and

persons

to

maintain

goodwill

within

the

District.

Emphasizes

the

importance

of

maintaining

a

positive

image

within

the

District.

Interacts

effectively

with

higher

management,

professionals,

and

the

public.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion

of

work

in

accordance

with

sound

time

management

methodology.

Avoids

duplication

of

effort.

Estimates

the

expected

time

of

completion

of

elements

of

work

and

establishes

a

personal

schedule

accordingly.

Attends

required

meetings,

planning

sessions,

and

discussions

on

time.

Implements

work

activity

in

accordance

with

priorities

and

estimated

schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District

and

various

regulatory

agencies.

Ensures

that

the

standards

are

not

violated.

Maintains

a

clean

and

orderly

workplace.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of

work

performed

by

employees

within

this

classification.

It

is

not

designed

to

contain

or

be

interpreted

as

a

comprehensive

inventory

of

all

duties,

responsibilities,

and

qualifications

required

of

employees

assigned

to

this

job.

This

job

description

is

not

an

employment

agreement

or

contract.

Management

has

the

exclusive

right

to

alter

this

job

description

at

any

time

without

notice.