Job Description
Posting Details Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title Band Staff, Color Guard Instructor
Location Boone, NC
Position Number N38900
Department School Of Music - 270000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications Two or more years experience in color guard leadership at the university, DCI, or WGI levels. Experience writing guard work and choreography. Undergraduate degree required.
License/Certification Required N/A
Essential Job Functions Work in collaboration with the Associate Director of Bands/Director of the Marching Mountaineers including:
- Attend all Band Camp rehearsals, beginning typically 10-12 days before the first day of class. 13 hours/day
- Attend scheduled marching band class rehearsals; 4 hrs. per week.
- Attend game day rehearsals. 1.5 hours each game day.
- Write flag and rifle work for pregame and 3 halftime shows.
- Coordinate additional color guard sectionals as needed; 2 hrs. per week.
- Assist with supervision and coordination of game day, playoff, and bowl game performances. A typical game day includes Mountaineer Walk, Concert on the Lawn, Parade to the Stadium, and all performances associated with game day. 7 hours per game
- Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and care of guard equipment.
- Oversee the proper security and storage of all equipment.
- Assist planning and run up to 3 clinics and 1 audition dates in the spring semester.
- Meet with the design team during show design meetings.
- Manage Social Media for the Color Guard.
- Administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Prior Experience performing for DCI/WGI/Large University guard and/or winter guard. Experience writing/teaching successful DCI/WGI/University/High School color guard and/or winter guard.
Work Schedule/Hours TBD based on rehearsal, and football game schedules. This position will require up to 30 work hours per week in the fall semester and potential overtime during band camp. In the spring semester, up to 10 hours per week. Performances and rehearsals may have flexibility depending on the rehearsal and performance needs of Athletics.
Number of Hours Per Week 1-30
Number of Months Per Year 11
Mandatory Staff No
Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range $20.00 to $30.00. Overtime provided during band camp.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/06/2025
Closing Date 06/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants May be asked to provide evidence of excellent teaching.
- Video of ensembles taught
- Written arrangements
- Video of instruction
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Quick Link Posting Number 201500019P Appalachian State University
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