Crossing Guard

Job summary

The Crossing Guard assists pedestrians, including school children, in safely crossing roadways by monitoring traffic and stopping vehicles. They are also responsible for advising children on safe behavior and reporting any incidents to their supervisor.

Job details

Overview As a Crossing Guard, you will assist in the safe movement of all pedestrians, including school children, by observing gaps in traffic and indicating when it is safe to cross. Your role ensures the safety of pedestrians at designated crossing points by assuming right-of-way and stopping vehicular traffic. Responsibilities Helps all pedestrians, including children, safely cross roadways and intersections by stopping vehicular traffic at designated points. Watches for gaps in traffic and walk children across the roadway or intersection while holding a "stop" sign visible to approaching vehicles. Advises children on safe behavior. Reports issues or incidents to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education. Experience Up to 1 month of related experience such as customer service or working/volunteering with others. Skill Equivalency (if applicable) Additional Requirements Hours of work: Monday to Friday, approximately 1 hour shift between 8:00am to 9:30am and approximately 1 hour shift between 2:45pm to 4:00pm (timing may vary). Access to reliable transportation to travel to your assigned location within the City. Willing to undergo a medical check to ensure that the potential candidate is fit for duty as a condition of employment. Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong understanding of pedestrian road safety skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work in a variety of weather conditions in all seasons. Able to work with youth. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

What you’ll do

The Crossing Guard assists pedestrians, including school children, in safely crossing roadways by monitoring traffic and stopping vehicles. They are also responsible for advising children on safe behavior and reporting any incidents to their supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a partial secondary school education and be willing to undergo a medical check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. The role requires the ability to work in various weather conditions and access to reliable transportation.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pedestrian road safety
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Traffic management
• Youth engagement

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Transportation