Parking Attendant (Part-Time)

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst County Public Schools is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard at Amherst County High School in Amherst, Virginia. The role focuses on supervising pedestrian and vehicle movement before and after school to keep students safe.

Responsibilities include directing traffic, acting as a crossing guard at school corners, guiding parents to parking areas, verifying students’ permission to leave, and enforcing parking lot rules while reporting to the assigned site supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform light physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Directs traffic and monitors parking lot entry points at school.
• Functions as crossing guard at assigned corners near the school.
• Directs parents and visitors to parking areas and main office.
• Verifies students leaving school have permission to depart.
• Enforces parking lot rules and coordinates deliveries to avoid peak times.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Amherst County School District Amherst County High School - Amherst, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

Amherst County School District Amherst County High School - Amherst, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Amherst County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4892309

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Assigned Site Supervisor

General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate human support work, conducting surveillance of school property, ensuring the security of the school and students, enforcing the established rules and regulations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and directs incoming and outgoing traffic to the school and parking lot; operates gate(s) into parking lot
• Performs duties as crossing guard at assigned corners near or around the school
• Directs parents and visitors to proper parking areas and main office
• Checks students that are leaving school property to verify that they have permission to leave
• Contacts appropriate party regarding incoming deliveries; schedules deliveries outside of peak traffic times
• Enforces school rules regarding the parking lot

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work occasionally required standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

General knowledge of practices concerning the protection of school buildings and grounds; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectively and responsibly under emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, teachers and the general public. A high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate is required.

Contract Period:10 months

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Part-Time

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