What are the responsibilities and job description for the Colorguard Instructor position at Gardner Webb University?
Seeking an enthusiastic, professional, knowledgeable, goal-oriented, and motivating individual for the role of Colorguard Instructor. They will oversee all aspects of the Marching Bulldogs Colorguard and recruitment. Director will work closely with the Director of Bands in order to design uniforms, flags, choreography and work for all half-time performances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the program coordinator and designer for the colorguard. Maintain a culture that promotes a positive environment, success and growth of the program. Helps to recruit for the colorguard. Must be able to attend band camp, season rehearsals Wednesday and Friday from 4pm-6pm as well as 5 home football games. Director will choreograph all work for half-time performances, parade tunes and stand tunes. This position does require physical activity in order to demonstrate and choreograph routines. Video recording of choreography for practice logs required.
Required experience: Applicant must have experience with designing, choreography, and teaching colorguard routines that effectively complement and enhance the visual component of the marching band show. DCI, WGI or collegiate experience required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
