Playground Assistant

Granite School District • Lake Ridge, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Playground Assistant monitors students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and in classrooms during inclement weather, providing supervision to support student safety. The role requires physical presence, punctuality, reliable and predictable attendance, and the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The position works both inside and outside the building, including in hot and cold weather, and may involve stress from disruptive students or groups. It is listed as 5 hours per week and is hourly and non-exempt.

Requirements

• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required or assigned.
• Able to speak and/or hear; frequently stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch; occasionally handle or feel objects and climb or balance; and stand for long periods.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior in the lunchroom, on the playground, and in classrooms.
• Move about to provide constant supervision and maintain student safety.
• Watch for inappropriate behavior, including bullying, unsafe activities, and rough play.
• Remind students of expectations according to school procedures.
• Refer students involved in inappropriate behavior to administration for discipline.
• Inspect the playground for hazardous equipment or materials.
• Be the first and last person on the playground to help ensure student safety.
• Move students to safety in emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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