School Crossing Guard

Village of Palm Springs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Village of Palm Springs is seeking a crossing guard to help children safely cross streets around local schools. The role requires constant vigilance, quick reactions, and the ability to communicate clearly with children and peers.

Report to the Support Services Manager and perform related duties as required. The position emphasizes safety, independence, and calm decision-making in varying weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with children.
• Must be multi-task oriented and observant.
• Must work independently to keep children safe.
• Must react quickly with good judgment in emergencies.
• English communication and understanding basic directions are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children at local schools to cross streets safely.
• Work independently to ensure the safety of children on their way to and from school.
• Communicate well with children and respond to dangerous situations as needed.

Skills

Child communication

Multi-tasking

Observation

Independent work

Quick judgement

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employees in this class assist school children at the local schools safely cross the streets, as well as other related assignments as required. This is a responsible position, which requires the employee to work independently ensuring the safety of children on their way to and from the local school. Reports to the Support Services Manager.

An employee in this class must ensure that children cross the street on their way to and from school in a safe manner. The employee must be constantly observant of traffic conditions so as not to put their lives, the lives of children, or the public in harm’s way. Must be quick and alert at all times and prepared to handle dangerous situations. The work is performed according to the practices and procedures of the Public Safety Department and the Village of Palm Springs and may include related tasks as required.

Must possess the temperament and ability to communicate well with children. Must be multi-task oriented and very observant. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to react quickly and with good judgment in stressful and/or emergency situations. Dependability is extremely important to this position. The ability to speak English, to communicate and to understand simple oral directions is necessary.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with children will be preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Good vision and hearing acuity, with or without correction, is required. Adequate mobility to quickly cross roads and stop traffic is necessary. Employee must have the stamina to stand for long periods of time in varying and changing weather conditions as well as occasional reaching, bending, stooping and/or running. Employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works outdoors in varying and changing weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. EOE DFWP.

Required to wear Traffic Safety equipment.