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How much do color guard director jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for color guard director in Indio, CA is $30.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.96 and $34.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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 Indio, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,619 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

SECURITY - GRAVEYARD

JRNL TWO BUNCH PALMS LLC

Desert Hot Springs, CA • On-site

$18.50 - $19.24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs gatekeeper duties such as greeting guests, patrolling the property, logging calls and gate activities, and dispatching calls to other departments.

  • Responds to emergency situations, evaluates their severity, and notifies appropriate management.

  • Patrols the property for safety and fire hazards and writes detailed incident reports related to theft, injury, property damage, or security breaches.

Job description

 
Purpose:   

The position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations and performs various duties to ensure safety and security of guests and associates in the resort. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  1. Performs day-to-day gatekeeper duties as needed. Such duties are greets guests upon arrival, property patrolling, logs calls & gate activities and dispatches calls to other departments
  2. Understands that the security gate is the beginning of our guest’s arrival experience and must provide professional and friendly reception for all guests and associates.
  3. Helps transport guest to their room.
  4. Helps guest with their luggage. 
  5. Responds to emergency situations promptly, evaluates the nature & severity of the situation and responds and notifies appropriate management team members
  6. Writes detailed incident reports regarding: incidents of theft, injury, property damage and/or incident relating to an infraction of laws, company policies or breaches of security
  7. Assists with investigations as directed
  8. Oversees key control distribution & collection for associates and contractors
  9. Patrols property for any safety and fire hazards
  10. Personally practices and maintains the highest standards of professionalism & customer service when interacting with fellow associates, management, owners and guests.
  11. Understands that the position will entail confidential matters related to Human Resources and Managing Director that will require strict confidentiality 
  12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Rooms, Human Resources and Director of Operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

            High School diploma or GED required 

            One to two years of experience in Security

            Resort security experience preferred 

            Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the activities of Security personnel (including OSHA, Hazardous Communications, and Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control)

            CPR Certified

            Must have and active Guard Card Holder (BSIS)

 Skills & Ability

            Excellent communication skills, both written & oral 

            Excellent customer service skills 

 

Working Conditions: 

Varied working conditions; indoors and outdoors across the property 

Outdoor weather conditions may include; extreme heat and/or cold

Varying working schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Perks:

  • 401k Plan
  • Vacation Pay
  • Sick Pay 
  • Dental  Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holiday (6)
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Health Insurance Benefits (HMO Premium Employee Portion)

Work Environment 


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including working directly in the sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Two Bunch Palms is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law