Crossing Guard-Floater

City of Kenosha • Kenosha, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Applications are being accepted for the position of School Crossing Guard. Individuals who are hired will work during the school year, approximately 10 - 15 hours per week. The eligibility list developed from this recruitment will be used to fill both floater positions (assigned to various corners) as well as permanent corner positions. The duties of a School Crossing Guard are to safely direct pedestrians at school crossings and other related duties as required. This is a seasonal position that is occupied only during the public school year in the City of Kenosha. The primary responsibility of the School Crossing Guard is the safety of school children crossing the streets and intersections as they proceed to and from school. The Crossing Guard must report to his/her assigned post at a predetermined time before the morning and afternoon school sessions begin and remain on duty until the respective sessions end. The School Crossing Guard will only be paid for sessions worked.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to arrange for transportation to assignments.
• Availability by telephone.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with people of all ages.
• Vision correctable to 20/40.
• Ability to pass a hearing examination.
• Ability to furnish their own transportation.
• No felony conviction substantially related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children is desired, but not necessary to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children crossing streets and intersections at their assigned posts, seeing that the children remain on the sidewalk until it is safe to cross.
• Safely enter the middle of the street or intersection, signaling by handheld stop sign and hand signal for vehicular traffic to stop, allowing the children to cross safely. The Crossing Guard will then return to their post and allow traffic to flow normally.
• Report observed violations of law to their supervisor and may subsequently be required to testify in a court of law as to their observations.
• Assist children as appropriate, while maintaining control of the assigned intersection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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