Overview

As a Crossing Guard Rover, you will assist in the safe movement of all pedestrians including school children crossing roadways at designated points by observing gaps in traffic, assuming right-of-way and indicating when it is safe to cross. You are available and able to cover any designated crossing location within the city as assigned by the supervisor, at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assists all pedestrians, including children as they commute to and from school, in safely crossing roadways and intersections by stopping vehicular traffic on roadways at designated points.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across the roadway or intersection while holding a "stop" sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.
• Advises children of unsafe behavior.
• Reports issues or incidents to supervisor.
• Trains new Crossing Guards at their assigned locations, and re-training of existing Crossing Guards as required.
• When unassigned a shift, assists with the distribution of equipment, deliveries of notifications, site inspections, and performs various duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Equivalent to partial secondary school education.

Experience

• Up to 3 months of related experience such as customer service or experience working/volunteering with others.

Additional Requirements

• Hours of Work: Must be available for Supervisor to assign shifts, each school day, during the following times:

• • 7:00am to 7:30am.
  • 2:00pm to 2:30pm.
• Valid MTO G class driver’s license in good standing and access to reliable personal transportation for the full duration of employment to travel to various locations across the City.
• Must live within a reasonable distance to the City of Kitchener (within 30 minutes from time of call out)
• Must be prepared upon arriving at each assigned crossing location (e.g. proper PPE, location diagram, etc.).
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions in all seasons.
• Must be available to cover any shift and any location in the city every school day in the morning and afternoon.
• Willing to undergo a medical check to ensure that the potential candidate is fit for duty as a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A strong understanding of pedestrian road safety skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with youth.
• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions in all seasons.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.