PTS Crossing Guard Lead

City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting a dedicated individual to join our team with the City’s Community Services division as a part-time, temporary seasonal (PTS) Crossing Guard Lead. This position will be responsible for providing guidance and coaching to crossing guards who aid with the efficient crossing of the street by schoolchildren and other pedestrian traffic within the immediate vicinity of school crosswalks/zones. This position will work under the supervision of the City of Santa Clarita Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinators and is not an employee of the school district. This position requires the flexibility to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in two different shifts, for approximately 20 hours per week, plus additional hours for meetings and trainings.

Requirements

At least six months of paid experience as a Crossing Guard
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively respond to general questions and issues in a professional and timely manner
Ability to serve as a leader and role model to others
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate verbal information clearly
Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and good judgment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crossing guards, supervisors, and schools
Strong conflict management skills and ability to address issues with professionalism and tact
Ability to communicate effectively and positively, both orally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and Others
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather
Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a creative problem solver
Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to drive a vehicle and travel to various crosswalk locations
Strong team player with the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment up to 25 pounds may be required

Responsibilities

Works outdoors and provides overall safety of school-age children in the designated area by assisting pedestrians with street crossing
Assists school children and other pedestrians in crossing busy intersections by halting vehicles through the use of mechanical signals and/or hand-held stop signs in the Crossing Guard's absence
Observes and communicates conditions in traffic that may pose a potential safety hazard to the Crossing Guard office
Provides excellent customer service while ensuring the overall safety of school-age children in the assigned area
Acts as a liaison between the Recreation Coordinators and Crossing Guards
Provides guidance to Crossing Guards at their designated sites
Assists with on-site training of new crossing guards
Maintains a calendar of Crossing Guards’ schedules and work locations, including shift start and end times and total work hours per location
Collects paperwork and distributes materials when necessary
Maintains various forms, logs, and reports; tracks inventory and organizes supplies, submits requests for necessary equipment and supplies, and distributes supplies to Crossing Guards
Visits crosswalk locations daily to ensure there is coverage for every shift
Collects and records vehicle and pedestrian data as needed
Effectively addresses issues and concerns as they arise
Reports incidents and accidents to Recreation Coordinators
Communicates work-related concerns to Crossing Guards and Recreation Coordinators
Attends meetings with the Recreation Coordinators and other lead guards regularly
Maintains flexibility to work a split-shift schedule
Adheres to program policies, procedures, and safe work practices
Other duties, as directed by the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator