School Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor in conjunction with a School Crossing Guard Coordinator to safely cross children and pedestrians on streets while they travel to and from school. Assists with traffic only where children or pedestrians are involved. Ensures all traffic has come to a complete stop before children or pedestrians enter the crosswalk or intersection. Enters the street before others to gain control of oncoming traffic using a stop sign and whistle, then signals children and pedestrians to proceed once traffic control is maintained. Engages and disengages flashing school zone lights.

The work is performed outdoors and includes exposure to changing weather conditions, including wind, rain, ice, and extreme temperatures. The schedule is two hours per day while school is in session: one hour in the early morning and one hour in the mid-afternoon. The hourly rate is $15.96.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand written and verbal directives.
• Ability to effectively communicate instructions to the general public, including people of all ages.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Ability to stand for long periods, give hand signals, blow a whistle, and raise a hand over the head if necessary.
• Normal visual and audible acuity to detect vehicular traffic and children or pedestrians.

Responsibilities

• Safely cross children and pedestrians on streets while they travel to and from school.
• Assist with traffic only where children or pedestrians are involved.
• Ensure all traffic is at a complete stop before children or pedestrians enter a crosswalk or intersection.
• Enter the street before others to gain control of oncoming traffic using a stop sign and whistle.
• Signal children and pedestrians to proceed into the crosswalk once traffic control is maintained.
• Engage and disengage flashing school zone lights.
• Perform additional functions, essential or otherwise, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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