School Crossing Guard (PT)

About the Role

Provides for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections by observing gaps in traffic and leading the children across the roadway or intersection. Crossing guards may engage in traffic direction or control when necessary.

Schedule

Works approximately two hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the public school year (August through May). Specific hours will be set by the supervisor and may vary according to demand and workload.

Responsibilities

• Assists children on their way to and from school in safely crossing roadways and intersections.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across the roadway or intersection while holding a "stop" sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
• Physical condition that permits adequate job performance.
• Successful completion of a structured training program annually.
• Satisfactory background (a background check will be conducted).