Color Guard Coordinator

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society's most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today's students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Color Guard Coordinator is a part-time non-bene responsible for all aspects of the color guard section of the marching band. This includes, but is not limited to, writing flag work, writing choreography, teaching flag work and drill coordinates, and assisting the band director in overall show design and the selection of flags and uniforms. The instructor shall attend band camp in August, weekly in-season practices and sectionals, and band staff meetings. The instructor plays a critical role in specialized instruction for color guard members.

Position serves during the academic year, is non-benefited and works a maximum of 160 hours per year.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversees all aspects of the Roanoke College Color Guard program.
2. Write flag work and choreography
3. Teach flag work and drill coordinates
4. Assists the band director in overall show design and the selection of flags and uniforms.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive background in color guard
• Experiences should include performing at a high level as a member of a high school or college color guard.
• Performance experience with DCI/WGI or other professional organizations is a plus
• Experience teaching a color guard is also preferred