School Crossing Guard

City of Largo; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Largo is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to assist in moving children to and from school. Shifts align with opening, recess, and closing times. Position reports to an assigned supervisor.

Responsibilities include placing traffic cones, guiding students across crossings, and ensuring safety. Requires a HS diploma or GED and valid driver’s license; training provided. Drug testing may be required; closing date 09/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving children to and from school during start, recess, and end times.
• Place and remove traffic cones at designated crossings.
• Ensure children cross safely and report any safety concerns to supervisor.
• May serve as Alternate School Crossing Guard as needed.

Skills

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Traffic regulations

Outdoor work

Child interactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mission:

Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision:

To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values:

Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing: 09/9/2026

Salary: $18.22 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Part-time specialized work to facilitate the movement of children to and from school. Assignments are limited to those hours when school is opening, recessing, or closing. Position reports to an assigned supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
• Leadership
• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Management
• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
• Technical
• Places traffic cones on the roadway at designated points near crossing and removes them before going off duty
• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossings to allow children to cross safely
• Reports children who fail to cooperate to an immediate superior
• May function as an Alternate School Crossing Guard
• Team Skills
• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) required
• Must have physical ability to perform the functions of the job
• Selected candidates will receive Crossing Guard Training and must pass the training and practical courses to receive a Crossing Guard Certificate within a designated time frame
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Some knowledge of traffic regulations
• Ability and willingness to work outside in inclement weather
• Willingness to work with children, parents, and community in a courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 100% outside which may include driving. Must be willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: standing approximately four (4) hours per day, and walking approximately four (4) hours per day. The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Enough to hear emergency vehicles, cars, and children's conversations. Speaking: Enough to communicate instructions to students in elementary, middle and high school. Seeing: Enough to see oncoming traffic, the color of the traffic light, and pedestrian signals. Depth perception is important.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
• No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
• No - CREDIT CHECK
• No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE:

As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data. The City of Largo is an exceptional place to work and live! As the third largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area, Largo offers the perfect blend of convenience and charm. Located near world-class beaches and top regional attractions, the City provides a picturesque natural setting and an outstanding quality of life. Largo’s award-winning parks system spans nearly 500 acres and includes 20 parks and 11 miles of scenic walking trails, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and connection with nature.

About the Organization

The organization serves over 84 thousand residents and 3 thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace, Largo is recognized for its innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive pay, robust professional development opportunities, generous benefits and leave packages, and a healthy work-life balance. With its family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks, Largo offers more than just a workplace, we offer a community. Every day, we work toward our vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally!

About our Benefits

Team Members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA); paid life insurance; and AD&D coverage, with optional supplemental life insurance available. Full-time team members participate in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match. Public Safety team members participate in retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements. All team members may enroll in optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans. Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, 24/7 access to fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities. For a complete overview of benefits, please review the City of Largo’s Largo Lifeline.