Job Board Title:
Percussion Director
Post Date
2/27/2026
Expiration Date
7/18/2026
Details:
St. Edward Marching Eagles has a fantastic opportunity available for an experienced COLOR
GUARD INSTRUCTOR for the 2025 marching band season (May-November). The Marching
Eagles are a corps-style competitive marching band. They are consistent OMEA State Finalists,
earning many superior ratings at the state level.
Duties of the color guard instructors include:
Conduct color guard clinics and tryouts in May or June
Instruct color guard in basic movement and technique
Effectively teach routine for the competitive show
Write and teach routine for the football show
Assist with flag and uniform design for the competitive show
Ensure that equipment necessary for performance throughout the season is maintained,
transported, and stored properly
Notify the director of repairs or purchases related to color guard that need to be made in
a timely manner
Rehearse the colorguard two days a week throughout the summer
Attend all band camp rehearsals in the summer
Work with the colorguard 90% of regular season full ensemble rehearsals
Experience/ability choreographing competition show strongly preferred
Attend all adjudicated performances
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
Complete VIRTUS training and update modules as necessary
Chaperone as needed at performances
Keep a working binder of all source material
Ensure the safety of students under your instruction within reason
Meet briefly with director before and after each rehearsal to plan
Complete any additional tasks the director requests as necessary
Qualifications:
DCI/WGI experience preferred
Ability to choreograph preferred
Employer:
St. Edward High School
Contact:
Laura Gallagher
Address:
13500 Detroit Ave
Level of Employment:
Supplemental
Availability:
Mon & Thurs 3:45-5:45, Tuesday 6-9, Friday Games, Saturday Competitions - Flexibility OK
Salary:
$5,000 Stipend
Do you (poster) have direct authority for posting this position?:
Yes