Colorguard Band Camp Assistant

Seeking an enthusiastic, professional, knowledgeable, goal-oriented, and motivating individual for the role of Colorguard Band Camp Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job requires prior knowledge and experience in working with students in a marching band and colorguard. Must attend band camp.

Experience in all colorguard categories (flags, rifles, sabres, dance, etc.) Have experience with designing, choreography, and teaching colorguard routines that effectively complement and enhance the visual component of the marching band show. Will be required to teach choreography of half-time songs and all stand tunes during band camp. Candidate will work closely with the Colorguard Instructor. Will be expected to work 96 hours for band camp and fill in when needed.

Required experience: Applicant must have experience with choreography, and teaching colorguard routines that effectively complement and enhance the visual component of the marching band show. DCI, WGI or collegiate experience required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students.

GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.