School Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

City of Memphis, TN • 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 assist children and pedestrians crossing streets while traveling 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 first to gain control of oncoming traffic using a stop sign and whistle, then signals pedestrians to proceed once traffic is controlled. Engages and disengages flashing school zone lights.

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. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, including wind, rain, ice, and extreme temperatures.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Safely assist children and pedestrians crossing streets en route to and from school.
• Assist with traffic only where children or pedestrians are involved.
• Ensure all traffic is completely stopped before children or pedestrians enter a crosswalk or intersection.
• Enter the street before pedestrians to control oncoming traffic using a stop sign and whistle.
• Signal children and pedestrians to proceed into the crosswalk after traffic is controlled.
• Engage and disengage flashing school zone lights.
• Perform additional functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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