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Position Details:
The Director of Twirling is responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and artistic direction for the Kilgore College Twirlers program. In coordination with the Director of Bands, this position oversees choreography, rehearsals, performances, recruitment, program events, and student development, while ensuring alignment with college policies. The Director represents the College through performances, community engagement, and collaboration with campus partners.Position Responsibilities:

• Support and adhere to all academic policies and procedures of the College, Division, and Department. Maintain professional conduct and a collegial working relationship with faculty and staff.
• Develop choreography and provide instruction for all twirling performances, including marching drill, parades, competition group routines, and solo performances.
• Conduct practices 3-5 days per week for 1.5-2 hours per session and attend all required performances, including football games and competitions.
• Coordinate collaboratively with the Band and Rangerettes during the fall semester.
• Organize and facilitate program events such as the Vickie Bowden Mobbs Line Classic, Tops in Twirling Camp, KCT tryouts, and recruitment or fundraising clinics to support program growth and community engagement.
• Recruit prospective members and maintain strong relationships with alumni to support ongoing program development.
• In coordination with the Director of Bands, oversee scholarship allocations and manage club accounts in accordance with college policies.
• Monitor twirlers' skill development and personal fitness levels to promote overall student success.
• Manage program communications, including the KC Twirlers Facebook page.
• Represent Kilgore College through active involvement in college and community activities.
• Communicate with the appropriate Chair and/or Dean regarding instructional materials, equipment needs, and professional development opportunities.
• Fulfill position expectations that may include afternoon and/or evening teaching, practices, rehearsals, and performances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated mastery of baton twirling.
• Previous twirling performance and/or coaching experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a instructional environment while maintaining professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires the ability to actively participate in and demonstrate baton twirling techniques and choreography. Duties include prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive upper-body movements. The individual must be able to lead and participate in practices lasting 1.5-2 hours, 3-5 days per week, as well as attend extended rehearsals, games, and competitions.
• The position requires the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings. Outdoor responsibilities may include practices, performances, and events conducted in high heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions typical of East Texas, particularly during the fall semester. The ability to safely work in prolonged high-temperature environments is required.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Director Stipend of $4,500 annually.
• Worker's compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students' holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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