Crossing Guard (#062-AN)

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Crossing Guard

Hours of Employment: variousshifts

Salary: $18.16 per shift

Contact: Please callAniibiminan School at 204-269 4101.

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 3 shifts (AM, Lunch, PM).
  • Shifts are typically 15-30 minutes but staff are paid for 1 hour of work at each shift, which allows the crossing guard some leeway if students are late getting to school.

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 good 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.