Color Guard Coach for 24/25 SY - Colorado Springs, United States - The Classical Academy

    The Classical Academy
    The Classical Academy Colorado Springs, United States

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    Position Type:
    Athletics/Activities/Coaching

    Date Posted:
    4/22/2024

    Location:
    High School

    Closing Date:
    05/06/2024TCA is looking for an experienced Colorguard coach to work with the guard during Marching Band season as well as potentially during the off-season. Applicant should be experienced in all the fundamentals of colorguard.
    THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
    POSITION DESCRIPTION
    Title: Color GuardCoach Department: Activities- Marching Band

    Date: Updated April 2023 FLSA Status: Exempt

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
    Assistant the Marching Band Director in developing all aspects of the specific activity program.

    ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
    Reports to the Marching Band Director

    The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    Season work includes but is not reserved to:
    • The creation and teaching of color guard work (body and equipment) for the entire season show and fight song. Students and director may design for pep band music and the national anthem.
    • Maintaining current inventory of guard equipment (simply - knowing what we used, broke, lent, lost, etc.)
    • List equipment needs and notifying director of needs - new purchase needs and desires, replacement needs, etc.
    • Assist director, students, and parents with student issues regarding material maintenance, instruction, performance, and/or behavior via instruction and communications between parties.
    • Supervision of color guard membership (and vigilant of any known TCA band students) while on a rehearsal/performance site for the TCA BAND program
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    EDUCATION:
    High school Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
    Undergraduate degree is preferred

    EXPERIENCE:
    Background knowledge and experience with percussion/drumline/marching band is essential.
    Experience as a coach or instructor at the secondary level is preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Ability to represent the school community with high character when interacting with a variety of public groups, i.e. leagues, organizations, schools, and media
    • Ability to communicate with all activities staff, as well as parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school
    • Possess and demonstrate extensive knowledge of the assigned activity
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
    SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
    • Other Schools
    • Activities Director
    • Marching Band Director
    • Secondary Students
    • Parents
    • Sports Officials
    • Other Coaches
    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Work is generally performed in the practice area and/or event area
    • Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the activities office and practice needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
    • Typical demands require the employee to:
      • Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties
      • Frequently lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
      • Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of athletic equipment, other equipment, and writing utensils
    COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
    The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
    The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills

    BENEFITS: PERA defined benefit contribution retirement plan included. This position is stipend-based and therefore does not include benefits.
    Conditions of Employment:
    Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.

    The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).