Marching Band Color Guard Instructor

TITLE: IPS Combined Marching Band Color Guard Instructor (Summer

• Fall)

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Color Guard instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the IPS Combined Marching Band's Color Guard program. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for performance and competition integrated within the IPS Combined Marching Band. Pay is $4500 for entire season running July - early November.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Design Color Guard choreography/work that effectively complements and enhances the visual and musical program of the marching band

• Evaluate members' abilities and design equipment carriage accordingly.

• Work closely with the Band Directors and the other marching band staff members to develop the visual program, including flag, uniform, and prop design.

• Attend all rehearsals and performances

● Most rehearsals are normally Tuesdays/Thursday from 2:30-6:00 PM

● Competitions/Performances on some Friday nights and Saturdays throughout Aug

• November

● Weekday performance at BOA Grand Nationals in early November

● Calendar is subject to change but advanced notice will be given if possible

• Instruct members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and weapon technique and teach members show material

• Choreograph, arrange, and implement color guard routine(s).

• Coordinate the color guard rehearsal schedule with the Band Directors.

• Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Band Directors.

• Ensure the highest possible level of performance from color guard members through proper warm-up processes, effective preparation, and attention to individual members.

• Recruit potential color guard members while retaining current members.

• Ensure that all guard members are properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Directors, Percussion Director, Band Staff, Band Members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.

• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition.

• Participate in summer marching program planning as needed.

• Recommend new equipment purchases within the budget allocations.

• Establish communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.

• Other related duties as assigned to assist the Band Director in preparing students for competitions and public appearances.

"Day In the Life" Overview

On a regular day, as the Color Guard Instructor, you might:

● Take students through daily warm-up exercises as well as movement and body warm-ups

● Choreograph then teach students a movement/routine/warmup exercise.

● Teach and develop show choreography.

● Develop movement or body work for the visual program.

● Inventory flags and equipment and uniforms, and prepare equipment orders as needed with band director approval

WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

● Promote a supportive and collaborative environment.

● Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships that encourage program growth.

● Flexibility to meet the instructional needs of students and the program.

● A love for marching band and color guard and a desire to build community among the guard students

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

● Previous Marching Band Color Guard/Winter Guard experience.

● Previous experience with developing and teaching dance and choreography.

● DCI or Independent Guard experience preferred, but not required.

● Must attend all scheduled rehearsals.

● Must pass district background check.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Must attend all scheduled rehearsals

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle color guard equipment, feel objects, tools, or controls; communicate verbally and electronically; reach with hands and arms; stand and move throughout the building and/or to other facilities

● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

● The employee must be able to hear conversation and musical pitch at normal levels with or without assistance

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.