Crossing Guard

The Vanguard School • Colorado Springs, CO

7h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Crossing Guard is responsible for assisting school children crossing major traffic thoroughfares in designated school zones.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Reads and writes and follows oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to deal with others firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect
• Ability to establish friendly relationships with youth and parents
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Knowledge of safety rules which can be taught to young pedestrian
• Knowledge of school procedures when dealing with uncooperative students.
• Job requires no previous experience.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists children at street crossing zones
• Directs children to crossing zones and ensures traffic is stopped in order to allow children to cross the street
• Assists in maintaining a safe atmosphere for school children in and around school crossing zones
• Instructs the children on safe conduct when crossing in a school zone
• Records and reports vehicles driving recklessly and at high rates of speed
• Administers basic first aid to injured pedestrians

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED