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