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Position:  Color Guard Instructor

Classification:  Seasonal, Stipend-Based Pay

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Band Director, Asst. Band Director

Secondary Reporting Relationships:  Fine Arts Director

Ministry Areas:  Bay Area Christian School

Interfaces:  Students, parents, administrators, staff, other stakeholders as appropriate

Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:

• Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct

• A strong, clear Christian testimony

• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Job Purpose: The Color Guard Instructor will assist the Band Director in coordinating the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s auxiliary unit, the Color Guard. The Instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance and competition, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band. They will work as a seasonal, stipend employee throughout the football season and (optional) Winter Guard season.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every activity

• Choreograph, arrange, and implement Color Guard routines as an integrated part of the marching band

• Design Color Guard programs that effectively complement and enhance the visual and musical program

• Attend all rehearsals and performances to instruct Color Guard members in fundamental and advanced dance and flag techniques

• Evaluate the abilities of members and design the equipment carriage accordingly

• Work closely with the Band Director and other staff members to develop a visual program

• Teach members the program material. 

• Coordinate the Color Guard rehearsal schedule with the full Band

• Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Band Director. 

• Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals, as needed

• Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the Color Guard members through a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, and attention to individual members

• Recruit potential Color Guard members while retaining current members

• Ensure that the Color Guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director, Band Director, Assistant Band Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, School staff, and community members

• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances

• Participate in spring semester program planning, as needed

• Establish communication with parents of Color Guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit

• Other related duties to prepare students for competitions and public appearances, as assigned by the Band Director

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Availability to work during Band Camp (July/August) is required

• Availability to work during scheduled rehearsals and performances is required

• Background in marching band auxiliary performance required

• Previous Color Guard experience required

• Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units is required

• Experience working with school-aged students required, preferably at the high school level

• Background in performing with a drum corps, university marching, or military organization preferred

• Professionalism in appearance and demeanor 

• Friendliness and an outgoing, hospitable attitude

• Clear and effective communication

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and interactions

• Demonstrates skills essential to the position

• Makes good work-related decisions while learning quickly

• Faithful in being present on the job and in conforming to the work hours agreed upon with the supervisor

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust

• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions

• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations

• Ability to listen and respond to counsel

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Must be physically able to operate various office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc. 

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 30 pounds of force frequently; and/or a 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity

• Must be able to regularly remain stationary and move around the practice area, monitoring students

• Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound

• Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly

• Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions  

Bay Area Church’s Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM

  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

• DISCIPLE

  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

• SOCIETY

  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

• CHURCH

  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.