Position:              Fall / Winter Guard Assistant

Term:                   Supplemental

Classification:      Certified / Exempt

Location:             Joplin High School

Qualifications:

Supervisory:        No

Reports to:           Principal

Code:                    002-1411-6131-1050-00000-1-000

Job Number:        2668

The Winter Guard Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in developing a successful and positive winter guard program. The assistant coach helps instruct students in performance techniques, choreography, equipment skills, and competition preparation while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and student growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction and Program Support

• Assist with planning and conducting winter guard rehearsals and practices.
• Provide instruction in dance, movement, choreography, and equipment techniques, including flags, rifles, and sabres.
• Support the development of student performance skills, confidence, and leadership.
• Help prepare students for performances, exhibitions, and competitions.
• Reinforce established expectations for attendance, conduct, and commitment.

Student Supervision

• Assist in supervising students during practices, performances, competitions, camps, and travel.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for students.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow all district policies regarding student interactions.

Program Operations

• Assist with equipment inventory, maintenance, and organization.
• Help with setup and tear down of practice and performance spaces.
• Support fundraising activities and program events as assigned.
• Assist with costume distribution, fitting, and management.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach, Band Director, school administration, and booster organizations.
• Communicate effectively with students and families regarding schedules, expectations, and program needs.
• Attend required meetings, rehearsals, performances, and competitions.

Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend rehearsals, performances, and competitions are required.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, demonstrating techniques, and lifting equipment may be necessary.
• Travel with students to competitions and events may be required.

Term: Supplemental Position 
 
Classification: Exempt
 
Location: Joplin High School
 
Reports to: Head Winter Guard Coach, Principal and/or Joplin High School Band Director
 
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
 
Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  
 
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do
not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the
employer.