Crossing Guard (#043-BR)

Job summary

Direct and instruct students and pedestrians crossing near the school, signal motorists, and encourage safe behavior. Stay at the assigned post throughout the shift, wear required safety equipment, and report hazards or incidents to the school principal.

Job details

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact: ao-humanresources-email@pembinatrails.ca Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Crossing Guard Hours of Employment: various shifts Salary: $18.16 per shift Contact: Please call Bison Run School at 204-488 1973. 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.

What you’ll do

Direct and instruct students and pedestrians crossing near the school, signal motorists, and encourage safe behavior. Stay at the assigned post throughout the shift, wear required safety equipment, and report hazards or incidents to the school principal.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, communicate clearly in English, and have sufficient vision, hearing, mobility, and physical fitness to perform crossing duties. A criminal background check and child abuse registry check are required; basic first aid is beneficial but not required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Clear Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clear Communication
• English Language Skills
• Pedestrian Safety
• Traffic Hazard Awareness
• Student Supervision
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid
• Physical Fitness
• Teamwork
• Professional Conduct

Job areas

• Education
• Security & Safety