Crossing Guard (Part Time)

St. George, City of • St. George, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a City of St. George Crossing Guard Supervisor, prepares crossing zone and assists children in crossing streets safely on a seasonal basis while children attend school. This position has minimal daily hours which are split up during the day to coincide with the starting, noon time and ending of school and requires flexibility with work scheduling to allow for the crossing guard to work two or three separate times during the day.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age. (Required by Utah State Law)
• Any related experience is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of current Utah traffic laws and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of correct use of the English language.
• Moderate responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Great responsibility in the use of discretion and independent judgment for the safe crossing of children.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and school employees.
• Ability to use accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel.
• Ability to prioritize activities.
• Ability to regularly use hand-held stop sign, reflector vest, cones, and 20 MPH flashing lights.
• Ability to quickly intervene if necessary to prevent harm to self or children if dangerous conditions present themselves.

Responsibilities

• Prepares school crossing zone two to three times a day when children are traveling to and from school by turning on flashing lights for the school crosswalks and placing warning cones in the street.
• Takes children, as they arrive, safely across the street, watching traffic closely and stopping cars if necessary.
• Removes cones from street and turns off the flashing lights once children are finished crossing.
• Acts as a liaison between children, parents, school administrators, and the PTA.
• Participates in special events as asked by school administrators, PTA, and/or the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed