School Crossing Guard

City of Wausau • Wausau, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

School Crossing Guards are responsible for the safety of school children going to and returning from school at an assigned location. The work involves traffic control, supervising any person in crossing streets or highways all with the emphasis on safety. This position plays a visible, community facing role that requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to traffic safety procedures. $22 per hour, 10 hours per week (1 hour mornings, 1 hour afternoons) when school is in session. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic understanding of traffic control practices and pedestrian safety techniques.
• Ability to remain alert, observant, and decisive in changing conditions.
• Cultural awareness and ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and in compliance with department policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience working with school-age children is preferred, or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate knowledge of traffic laws and uses clear and proper traffic management signals to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic to safely cross any person within the designated school crossing zones.
• Actively monitors traffic and pedestrian behavior to anticipate hazards and maintain safety.
• Works in collaboration with the Department's Crossing Guard liaison (the Parking Control Specialist), under direction of the Administrative Lieutenant.
• Communicates with the Crossing Guard liaison to report any information, problems, or concerns regarding the school zone where School Crossing Guard services are performed.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with children, co-workers, Wausau School District staff and the general public, while maintaining a welcoming and professional presence.
• Maintains reliable attendance and arrives at assigned post on schedule.
• Adheres to Department policies, procedures and safe work practices.
• Performs other job duties assigned by the Administrative Lieutenant.

What This Job Offers

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