REPORTS TO: Chief of Police
POSITION PURPOSE: Our Crossing Guards Crossing Guards play an important role in maintaining a safe environment. Crossing Guards for schools play an important role in upholding and educating students about pedestrian safety, making them integral to our school district’s success.
EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Graduate
SALARY RANGE: $15.50 per hour
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing excellent customer service
BASIC SKILLS
Efficiency and Organization
Ability to communicate effectively and in a courteous and tactful manner in person
Comprehension and logical thinking
Ability to work within time constraints
Possess discretion, confidentiality and use good judgement
Ability to walk and/or stand for up to four (4) hours per day
Ability to lift 25 pounds
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Duties include;
Strong observational skills to monitor traffic flow, pedestrian movement and overall surroundings
Ability to clearly communicate instructions to children, parents and drivers, ensuring a safe crossing experience
Capability to remain upright for extended periods, work outdoors in various weather conditions and respond quickly in emergencies
Familiarity with local traffic laws, pedestrian safety rules and crossing guard protocols
Proficiency with equipment such as stop signs, safety vests, hand signals and crossing aids
Effective at managing interactions with children, parents and the community, promoting safe and respectful behavior
Ability to think and remain calm under pressure to handle unexpected traffic or pedestrian situations effectively
Punctuality and reliability to ensure consistent presence during designated school or crosswalk hours
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:45pm-4:15pm
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of the individual(s) so classified.
The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple and sometimes competing the tasks and demands, and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate
https://www.newtowntownship.org/formcenter/job-application--generic-13/newtown-township-job-application-73
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
