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Lynchburg, VA - USA

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Color Guard Caption HeadGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Color Guard Caption HeadDepartment: HeritageHigh SchoolSalary Grade: Coach
FLSA Status: ExemptSite/Location: HeritageHigh SchoolReports to:Band DirectorDate:06/13/2025POSITION SUMMARY

Assistant to the high school Band Director the Color Guard Caption Head coordinating and preparing exercises and activities for the school marching bands auxiliary unit. Assists the instructors for independent performances and competitions and performances integrated within the larger marching band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Work closely with the Marching Band Director and the other staff members to help develop a visual program including flag uniform and prop design.
  • Attends all rehearsals and performances and instructs members in fundamental and advanced dance flag and color guard rifle techniques.
  • Assist with the choreography and implementation of color guard routine(s) both as an integrated part of the marching band (Field Show Parade Routine Stand Dances) and as an independent unit (Winter Guard).
  • Assist with creating the color guard rehearsal schedule.
  • Assist with recruiting potential color guard members.
  • Ensure that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
  • Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director Band Director Percussion Caption Head Band staff Band members School Administration Booster Organization and Custodial Staff.
  • Assist with managing all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance repair and acquisition recommendations.
  • Participate in spring semester program planning as needed.
  • Participate and attend Band Camp and Winter Camp.
  • Assist with scheduling separate competition events as the unit transitions its status from an attachment of the marching band to an independent competition entity (e.g. Winter Guard) during the winter season.
  • Establish communication with parents of color guard students and organize their efforts in support of the unit.
  • Other related duties as assigned to assist the Band Director prepare students for competitions and public appearances including parades and reviews.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
  • Experience in the various sub-groups of the guard unit (e.g. flags rifles sabers dance etc.) is required.
  • Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units required.
  • Experience working with school-aged students is required; preferably at the high school level.
  • Experience in Marching Band Auxiliary performance is required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Marching band auxiliary performance
  • Performing with a drums corps university marching or military organization
  • Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization
  • Composing and choreographing routines for the various color guard units
  • Working with K-12 students
  • Collaboration with multiple groups
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPENSALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:2025-2026

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