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Temporary Color Guard Instructor Jobs in California

Le Grand Union High

Colorguard Instructor

Le Grand, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

About the Employer Le Grand Union High School District Job Summary The contractor shall provide color guard instruction, choreography, and performance preparation services for participating students ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Color Guard Instructor vs Color Guard Coach?

AspectTemporary Color Guard InstructorColor Guard Coach
CertificationsOften requires teaching or coaching certifications, color guard training, or related credentialsSimilar certifications, often with additional experience in coaching or choreography
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at schools, community events, or seasonal programsLong-term or seasonal positions with ongoing team development
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, marching bands, community groups, event organizersSchools, marching bands, competitive teams, arts organizations

The main difference is that a Temporary Color Guard Instructor typically works on short-term or seasonal assignments, focusing on teaching basic skills and routines. A Color Guard Coach often has a more ongoing role, developing team strategies and choreography over a longer period. Both roles require similar certifications and are used within educational and performance settings, but the scope and duration of employment differ.

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Color Guard Coach - Stipend

Granada Hills, CA • On-site

BRIDGE LOS ANGELES
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$400/mo

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Choreograph and teach flag work and equipment routines appropriate to students' skill levels

  • Design and coordinate the visual elements of routines, including formations and overall aesthetic presentation

  • Provide instruction and supervision during rehearsals, games, competitions, and performances

Job description

About the Program
Bridge Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with LAUSD schools to remove barriers to arts and music access for students. Through The Mariachi Project, Bridge LA already places instructors at John F. Kennedy High School and is now placing a Color Guard Coach to support the school's existing Color Guard program, working under the direction of Wilber Ibarra, who oversees band, color guard, choir, jazz band, and mariachi within the JFK Music Department.
Position Summary
The Color Guard Coach will primarily focus on the visual and design side of the program: choreographing equipment work (flag, and where applicable, rifle and/or sabre), coordinating color and staging choices, and shaping the overall visual presentation of routines. The role also includes general instruction, supervision, and support at rehearsals, football games, competitions, and performances, all under the direction of the Music Teacher & Department Co-Chair.
Key Responsibilities
  • Choreograph and teach flag work (and rifle/sabre work, if applicable) appropriate to students' skill levels
  • Design and coordinate the visual elements of routines — formations, color coordination, and overall aesthetic presentation
  • Collaborate with Mr. Ibarra (and, where relevant, band/drill staff) to align Color Guard visual design with the broader music program
  • Provide instruction and supervision during after-school rehearsals
  • Support the Color Guard program at football games, competitions, and other performances as scheduled
  • Maintain a safe rehearsal and performance environment, including proper handling and storage of equipment
  • Track dates and hours of service and report them to Bridge Los Angeles for billing and recordkeeping
  • Communicate regularly with Mr. Ibarra on scheduling, student progress, and program needs
Qualifications
Required:
  • Prior experience in color guard and/or winter guard — as a performer, instructor, or choreographer
  • Experience with equipment work (flag required; rifle and/or sabre experience a plus)
  • Ability to teach and choreograph for high school-age students at a range of skill levels
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to pass a background check (Livescan fingerprinting) and provide current, unexpired TB clearance, consistent with LAUSD requirements for on-campus staff
  • Reliable transportation and availability for after-school hours, evenings, and occasional weekends (competitions and games)
Preferred:
  • Experience coaching or teaching at the high school level
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • Familiarity with color guard competition circuits (e.g., WGI — Winter Guard International — or regional/scholastic circuits)
  • Experience collaborating with school band, orchestra, or music programs
Compensation & Schedule
  • Stipend: $2,000 per semester ($4,000 total for the 2026–2027 school year), paid in fixed monthly installments regardless of exact hours worked
  • Schedule: As-needed, based on the Color Guard program's rehearsal, game, and competition calendar, as set by Mr. Ibarra
  • This is a part-time, stipend-based position and is not a benefits-eligible employee role
Working Conditions & Compliance
  • Work is performed on the John F. Kennedy High School campus and at off-site games, competitions, and performances
  • Requires standing, walking, and demonstrating physical movement during instruction and rehearsals
  • Subject to background check (Livescan), fingerprinting, and TB clearance prior to any contact with students, consistent with LAUSD vendor and on-campus staff requirements
Equal Opportunity
Bridge Los Angeles does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal or California law.