Crossing Guard (#Z001-RO)

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Crossing Guard

Hours of work: various shifts

Salary: $18.16 per shift

Contact: Please email Tanis Thiessen at [email protected]

Qualifications:

- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Basic first aid training, not required but considered a benefit;
- Must be able to communicate clearly with children and others and have good English language skills;
- Physical Requirements:
- Good physical condition, including sight, hearing and mobility.
- Vision and hearing sufficient to perceive potential traffic hazards.
- Be able to hold a hand held stop sign for extended periods of time.

- Complete and pass a criminal background check/child abuse registry.
- Hours of work: potential for 2 shifts (8:30-8:55 AM, 3:35-4 PM). Shifts are 30 minutes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be on time. Call out sick well in advance.
- Always wear the reflective vest and carry the traffic STOP paddle while on post.
- Park your vehicle in a safe and legal location where it will not obstruct your vision of traffic.
- Control, direct and instruct students/pedestrians in crossing the street and highway at or near the school.
- Encourage patterns of safe behaviour by pedestrians when crossing a roadway.




- Discourage unsafe behavior by all pedestrians, as necessary.
- Inform motorists, by the appropriate signals, that pedestrians are using or are about to use the crosswalk and that they have the right to cross.
- Observe and report incidents and conditions that are hazardous.
- Remain standing at your post during hours of duty. Never sit in your vehicle while on duty.
- Never leave your post during hours of duty. If a family emergency arises, contact the school principal to arrange for relief.
- Set a valuable example at all times.
- Working together as a team, for those working in pairs.
- Maintain a positive, professional manner to set a good example and gain the respect of community members and children
- Do not smoke or use tobacco products, use profanity or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty. This includes the use of medical marijuana.
- Do not use a personal cell phone or other electronic device while on duty, unless necessary to report an emergency.
- Do not read or listen to music. Earbuds are not allowed to be used.
- Do not engage drivers in conversation.
- Caution is to be exercised when using prescription or non-prescription medications which will cause drowsiness.
- Do not touch children or allow children to sit in your vehicle.
- Assist teachers, parents and police in instructing school children about safe practices on streets and highways at all times and places.
- Report any concerns and/or incidents to the school principal.
- Crossing guards must be at their posts at their designated times and should remain on duty until the end of their shift.

Primary Location

Royal School

Salary Range

Salary to be determined by the school

Shift Type

Part-Time

📌 Crossing Guard (#-RO) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Pembina Trails School Division
📍 Winnipeg