School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

The School Crossing Guard is responsible for performing a specific safety function, directly related to facilitating a safe passage to school for school-age children. The School Crossing Guard works independently, in the absence of direct supervision, to safely cross pedestrians at assigned intersections, before and after school. Crossing Guards have serious responsibilities. Oberlin parents are placing their trust and the care of their children into the hands of Crossing Guards every school day. The Crossing Guard shall be committed to the mission, vision and values of the City and demonstrate such through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service. The Crossing Guard shall demonstrate leadership through effective communication and collaboration, proper use of team resources, progressive decision-making, personal accountability and responsibility.

Primary Job Duties :

• Safely escorting pedestrians at assigned intersections, across City streets, in an organized and patient manner, before and after school
• In the morning, the Crossing Guard must arrive at assigned "post" or crosswalk at least 30 minutes before the school session beginning and must stay 30 minutes after the start of school session to assist late students in crossing
• In the afternoon, the Crossing Guard must arrive at assigned "post" or crosswalk at least 20 minutes before the school session ends and must stay at assigned crosswalks for at least 40 minutes after the school session ends
• The position requires standing for an extended period of time while holding a stop sign in the air in a position visible to drivers
• Uses non-verbal signals to get and keep the attention of drivers and pedestrians
• Maintains control of pedestrians in crosswalks
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Complies with all safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and / or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public
• Crossing Guards are usually hired initially into an "alternate" Crossing Guard position to work on call, if and until a permanent intersection assignment becomes available. The position is part-time, working from 0 to 10 hours per week when school is in session

Unusual or Special Working Conditions :

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires the applicant to be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to work with little supervision. This position requires working outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Experience working with children or in a position with public contact is highly desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :