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Crossing Guard

 

Contact: Please call General Byng School 204-452-3040

 

Start Date: As soon as possible

 

Hours of Employment:

 

Morning:     8:40 - 9:10 am

Afternoon:   3:55 - 4:25 pm

 

Salary: $18.16 per shift

 

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 check, commit to kids certificate.
• 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.