Part Time Crossing Guard - School Year Only

Bellevue College; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community service organization is looking for a dedicated part-time Crossing Guard to help ensure the safety of children as they navigate busy streets. This role involves working outdoors, assisting students in crossing safely, and maintaining a vigilant presence in school zones. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a commitment to public safety. Join a team that values community service and plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for families in Wylie. If you enjoy being outdoors and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; experience with children preferred.
• Must complete Crossing Guard Orientation before starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in safely crossing streets and intersections.
• Control traffic and ensure safety around school zones.
• Establish positive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Working with children

Traffic regulation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you like to work outdoors and also work with children? If so, then this part-time position may be for you! The City of Wylie Police Department is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to assist the students of Wylie ISD. The selected candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and regulating pedestrian traffic crossing streets at an assigned location in order to ensure the safety of children walking to and from school. Assists people needing directions.

Supervision is provided by the Crossing Guard Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Assists children on their way to and from school in safely crossing roadways and intersections.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across the roadway or intersection while holding a stop sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Stops traffic as needed to allow children to cross streets.
• Wears safety equipment at all times while working.
• Controls vehicle and school bus traffic around the school zone.
• Signals to children when crossing streets is safe; observes children for safe and proper crossing.
• Changes locations as traffic demands necessitate, in order to remain in vicinity of greatest danger to children.
• Works to establish a positive relationship with children and parents.
• Attends training classes and/or meetings as requested.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Some experience working with children preferred. City of Wylie Police Department Crossing Guard Orientation prior to manning an assigned crossing guard post.

Physical Strength Required:

Negligible: Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; standing most of the time.

Physical Activities Required:

• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Bending
• Twisting
• Vision

Primary Work Environment:

Outdoors

Shift Work:

No

Call-Out:

No