Color Guard Instructor - South Medford High School (2026-27)

Job Title:                     Color Guard Instructor High School

Classification:             Licensed Extra Comp

Supervisor:                  Building Principal             

Contract:                     Extra Duty Fall/Spring

Job Summary: The Color Guard Instructor instructs students in the fundamentals of advanced flag technique, provides supervision of students at extracurricular events, manages the color guard budget, creates choreography for performances and evaluates program effectiveness in alignment with program goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Recruits students
• Attends a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recruiting, recognition events, banquets,

fundraising events, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.

• Create and teach choreography to students
• Develops practice plans, attends practices and evaluates team and individual performance in alignment with program goals.
• Develop a plan of action for fundraising and budgeting for the purpose of maintaining and balancing activity accounts.
• Instruct students in routines and techniques for the purpose of teaching and improving fundamental skills.
• Maintains open communication with students and parents.
• Partners with the High School Band Director for the purpose of evaluating program needs.
• Provides Color Guard participation at extracurricular events(e.g. football games, pep rallies, parades and community events, etc.) for the purpose of providing support and school spirit.
• Reviews schedules, procedures and develops routines for the purpose of creating an organized, unified program.
• Supervises students at any extracurricular events for the purpose of ensuring proper student behavior in

accordance with Board policies.

• Supervises and instructs students at practices, camps and all related Color Guard activities.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Knowledge:

• Of rules and regulations of the activity to which assigned.
• Of fundamentals, techniques, and strategies of the activity to which assigned.
• Of safety factors involved in the activity assigned.
• Of physical ability and limitations of the level he/she is teaching.
• Of Medford School District Policies, Rules and Regulations.

2. Skills:

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with people.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic skills of activity to which assigned.
• Must have the ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the total activity program.

3. Attitudes:

• Must be positive.
• Should be enthusiastic.
• Should possess a willingness to cooperate and to adjust to various situations.

4. Experience:

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  Previous coaching experience of activity to which assigned is preferred.

• Previous experience as participant of activity to which assigned preferred.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

5. Training:

• Valid Oregon teacher certification is preferred.
• College training in coaching desirable.

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Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. 

The employee must frequently stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Must speak clearly to be understood by others and identify and understand the speech of another person. Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust. 

 Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Salary : $4,315 - $5,092