School Crossing Guard Job Details | Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a School Crossing Guard, where your role is crucial in ensuring the safety of children as they navigate busy streets. This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in your community while developing personal leadership skills. You'll be responsible for supervising children, providing information to pedestrians, and ensuring safe crossing conditions. If you are reliable, observant, and committed to fostering a positive culture, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a safe environment for our future generations.

Qualifications

• Must provide a medical certificate confirming ability to carry out duties.
• Ability to be alert and observant of changing traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children crossing the street.
• Responding to pedestrian inquiries and providing information.
• Performing administrative duties like incident reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Good judgment and decision-making

Ability to work in adverse weather

Physical fitness

Job description

School Crossing Guard

Posting Id 196 Department Community Services Division Public Works Operations Section Public Works Administration Job Grade PT Crossing Guard Grade 01 Rate of Pay $17.20- $17.20Hourly Job Type Part Time- Contract Contract Length/End Date 10 months Replacement/New Position Replacement Posting Type Internal and External Posting Date 12/11/2024 Application Deadline 12/31/2025

Position Summary

School Crossing Guards are responsible for ensuring the safety of children crossing the street as they travel to and from school. They are also responsible for reporting any incidents relating to drivers or pedestrians at the corner they are servicing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervision of children
2. Responding to pedestrian inquiries and providing information, as required
3. Spreading salt/sand mixture around sidewalk and crosswalk areas during winter months to melt ice and improve traction
4. Performing administrative duties (i.e., accident or incident reports)

Required Skills/Knowledge

1. Carrying a sign weighing 2 – 5 pounds intermittently, for up to one hour at a time
2. Walking and standing throughout the entire shift
3. Ability to be alert and observant of changing traffic conditions and children
4. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
5. Must provide a medical certificate confirming ability to carry out duties and physical demands (as outlined above)
6. Good communication skills
7. Reliability and punctuality in attendance for children waiting to cross
8. Good judgment and decision-making abilities
9. Commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
10. Openness to sharing new ideas and challenging the status quo
11. Initiative in participating in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
12. Contribution to building and maintaining a positive culture
13. Demonstrates the City’s core values of service, collaboration, care, and courage
14. Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required

Leadership Competencies

1. Demonstrates personal leadership
2. Builds people and culture
3. Cultivates open communication
4. Shapes the future
5. Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees must apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.