Advisor - Color Guard (BHS/BMS)

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.