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City of Greeley

School Crossing Guard

Greeley, CO · On-site

$15.16/hr

School Crossing Guards direct pedestrian crossings and ensure the safety of children, while ... color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status ...

City of Greeley

School Crossing Guard

Greeley, CO · On-site

$15.16/hr

School Crossing Guards direct pedestrian crossings and ensure the safety of children, while ... color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status ...

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How much do color guard director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for color guard director in Colorado is $29.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.10 and $33.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a color guard director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Color Guard Director, you need expertise in choreography, teaching dance or flag technique, and experience in performance instruction—typically supported by a background in color guard, dance, or related performing arts. Familiarity with music editing software, drill design programs, and safety standards is often required. Leadership, creativity, effective communication, and organizational skills are essential soft skills for motivating students and managing schedules. These abilities ensure the team delivers polished, synchronized performances and fosters a positive learning environment.

What is a color guard director?

A Color Guard Director is responsible for leading and managing a color guard team, which performs choreographed routines with flags, rifles, and other equipment, often as part of a marching band or at special events. The director creates routines, teaches techniques, organizes practices, and coordinates performances. They also oversee the selection of team members, costumes, music, and equipment. The director plays a crucial role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and showmanship within the group.

What are some common challenges faced by color guard directors when coordinating with marching band staff?

Color Guard Directors often encounter challenges in aligning their vision and choreography with the overall marching band show design. Effective communication and collaboration with band directors, drill writers, and music arrangers are essential to ensure a cohesive performance. Balancing rehearsal schedules, managing equipment needs, and integrating color guard routines within tight timelines can also be demanding. Successful directors foster teamwork and adaptability to create a unified and engaging show.

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Infographic showing various Color Guard Director job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,753 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Color Guard Advisor - Overland High School

Cherry Creek School District

Aurora, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Cherry Creek School District rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

216th of 631 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description


FLSA:Non-Exempt
SALARY SCHEDULE:Certified Supplemental Pay | Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
PAY GRADE: Hourly
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SUPERVISOR: School Principal
SUMMARY: Supervise and coordinate a school's color guard activities. Support each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, gaining an enhanced appreciate for color guard and sportsmanship, and fostering an increased level of self-esteem through practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only.
  • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. [Daily, 30%]
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Direct color guard performers. [Daily, 30%]
  • Obtain and use, if requested, evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs. [Daily, 15%]
  • Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all color guard equipment. [Daily, 10%]
  • Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in color guard. [Daily, 5%]
  • Ensure that program is cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. [Daily, 5%]
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience as a participant and/or advisor in color guard.
  • Intermediate communication skills.
  • Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.
  • N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Moderate physical effort.
  • Frequent pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and motioning with hands and arms.
  • Repetitive motions.
  • Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
  • Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Eye/hand coordination.
  • Speaking and hearing.
  • Usually a noisy environment.
  • Normal school district environment.

Last Updated: 12/07/2021

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