School Crossing Guard

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,786 - 25,332; Part time

Job summary

The City of Memphis is seeking a School Crossing Guard to ensure the safe crossing of children and pedestrians near schools in Memphis. This role involves working outdoors for two hours daily during school sessions, engaging with traffic control measures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 21 years old. Strong communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with members of the public. The position offers a pay rate of $15.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.
• Ability to effectively communicate instructions to the general public, including all ages.

Responsibilities

• Safely cross children/pedestrians on streets en route to and from school.
• Engage and disengage flashing school zone lights.
• Ensure all traffic is at a complete stop before children can enter the crosswalk.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding written and verbal directives

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Rate

$15.65/hour.

Job Description

Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor in conjunction with a School Crossing Guard Coordinator to safely cross children/pedestrians on streets en route to and from school. Assists with traffic only where children/pedestrians are involved. Ensures all traffic is at a complete stop before children/pedestrians can enter the crosswalk or intersection. Enters the street before others to gain control of oncoming traffic by using a stop sign and whistle. Looks in the direction of the children/pedestrians and motions them to proceed into the crosswalk after control of the traffic is maintained. Engages and disengages flashing school zone lights.

Responsibilities

• Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, give hand signals, blow through a whistle, and the ability to raise hand over head if necessary. Requires normal visual and audible acuity to detect the presence of vehicular traffic or children/pedestrians.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors, including exposure to changing weather conditions, such as wind, rain, ice, and extreme temperatures. Work schedule is two (2) hours per day when school is in session to include one (1) hour in the early morning and one (1) hour in the mid-afternoon.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Must understand written and verbal directives. Must be able to effectively communicate instructions to the general public, including all ages. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.