Cherry Creek Schools·Colorado
The Color Guard Advisor is responsible for planning instructional activities and directing color guard performers to enhance student skills and self-esteem. They also oversee the maintenance of equipment and ensure the program remains cost-effective and compliant with academic eligibility requirements.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Certified Supplemental Pay | Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
Pay grade: Hourly
Compensation Information Link [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906]
Information Link [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2323]
Supervisor: School Principal
Supervise and coordinate a school’s color guard activities. Support each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, gaining an enhanced appreciate for color guard and sportsmanship, and fostering an increased level of self-esteem through practice.
Duties: And responsibilities:
The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. [Daily, 30%]
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Direct color guard performers. [Daily, 30%]
Obtain and use, if requested, evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs. [Daily, 15%]
Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all color guard equipment. [Daily, 10%]
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in color guard. [Daily, 5%]
Ensure that program is cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. [Daily, 5%]
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]
Moderate physical effort.
Frequent pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
Frequent bending, reaching, and motioning with hands and arms.
Repetitive motions.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Eye/hand coordination.
Speaking and hearing.
Usually a noisy environment.
Normal school district environment.
Last Updated: 12/07/2021
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have prior experience as a participant or advisor in color guard. The role requires intermediate communication skills and the successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Market context
In Colorado, Color Guard Advisor roles are typically tied to school activity and performing arts programs, so demand often follows district staffing needs and seasonal program planning. These positions can be competitive because schools look for candidates with direct color guard experience, solid communication skills, and the ability to clear background check and fingerprinting requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of your color guard participation or advising experience before applying.