Assistant Band Coach for Marching Bearcat Band Color Guard

McKendree University seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as part-time Marching Bearcat Band Color Guard Instructor and Choreographer.  Successful candidates must have previous color guard / winter guard performance experience.  The optimal candidate will have experience instructing and choreographing color guard performances as well as a solid understanding of how the color guard operates within a collegiate marching band program where multiple shows are performed each year.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, the individuals selected will be responsible for maintaining regular communication with the Director of Athletic Bands and guard members, writing and teaching appropriate choreography, developing a solid fundamentals-based color guard program and other duties as required to operate a successful program. 

Applicants should send letter of application, resume, identifying at least three people who can attest to teaching experience and ability to Shirley A. Baugh, Director of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.   Please reference job GRD23.  Video recordings demonstrating choreography, teaching, and/or performance may be requested at a future time.  Screening of all applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  EEO/ADA/Vet/Disabled.