Area Supervisor - West Des Moines

ACMS; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

ACMS is seeking an Area Supervisor for West Des Moines, IA, to lead School Crossing Guard teams on a seasonal, school-year basis. This field-based role combines hands-on leadership with administrative duties, ensuring safety compliance, scheduling, and staffing across assigned programs.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, and be comfortable using smartphones, email, printing, and scanning.

Qualifications

• Must meet ACMS School Crossing Guard qualifications and be competent
• Strong leadership, organization, and time-management skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable using technology, including smartphones, email, printing, and scanning
• Must use company-issued devices and systems for timekeeping and mileage tracking
• Reliable transportation with active automobile insurance
• Ability to lift, store, and transport equipment (~20 pounds)
• Must complete fingerprinting/drug screening and have a clean record
• Willingness to follow policies on work hours, devices, and labor compliance
• Seasonal role aligned with the school year; no summer or school breaks
• Residence in or near West Des Moines

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field supervision and support to Adult School Crossing Guards within assigned programs
• Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures including handbooks and manuals
• Recruit, hire, train, and coordinate schedules for assigned personnel
• Step in and work as a School Crossing Guard when needed
• Conduct orientations, classroom and field training, and safety reviews
• Submit administrative and payroll documentation accurately and on time
• Perform Site Performance Evaluations within established timelines
• Maintain inventory control and storage of equipment and documents
• Attend required staff meetings

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Communication

Tech-savvy

Timekeeping systems

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Location: West Des Moines, IA

Job Id: 9937

# of Openings: 1

Lead Where It Matters Most – Keep Kids Safe in Your Community

Position: Area Supervisor (Seasonal, Part-Time, School days only – follows the school calendar)

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Are you a hands‑on leader who enjoys being out in the community and supporting others—while making a real difference each day? As an Area Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in keeping students safe by leading, supporting, and guiding our School Crossing Guard teams. This field‑based leadership role is ideal for someone who values organization, responsiveness, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily field supervision and support to Adult School Crossing Guards within assigned programs
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook and Area Supervisor Instruction Manual
• Recruit, hire, train, and coordinate schedules for assigned personnel
• Step in and work as a School Crossing Guard when operational needs require
• Conduct orientations, classroom training, field training, and ongoing safety compliance reviews
• Complete and submit all required administrative and payroll documentation accurately and on time
• Perform accurate and verifiable Site Performance Evaluations within established timelines
• Maintain inventory control and storage of equipment, supplies, and employee documents
• Attend all required staff meetings (attendance is mandatory)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications of an ACMS School Crossing Guard and be fully competent in performing those duties
• Strong leadership, organization, and time‑management skills
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable using technology, including smartphones, email, printing, and scanning
• Must use company‑issued devices and systems for timekeeping and mileage tracking
• Reliable transportation required; must provide proof of active automobile insurance
• Ability to lift, store, and transport equipment weighing approximately 20 pounds
• Must submit to and successfully complete required fingerprinting and/or drug/alcohol screening and maintain a record free of serious offenses
• Willingness to strictly follow company policies regarding work hours, device usage, and labor compliance
• This is a seasonal role aligned with the school year—there is no work during summer, school breaks, school holidays, or teacher workdays.
• Due to the need for quick response times to job sites, candidates must reside in or near West Des Moines.

Compensation

• $24.25 per hour
• 5 hours per day, work on school days only

ACMS is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.