School Crossing Guard

Overview

The purpose of this part-time position is to perform manual work directing school traffic and assisting children to/from school for the schools within Town of Bluffton (Town).

• Controls traffic at designated crossing enabling children to cross safely.
• Regulates children using the crossing ensuring that they obey traffic regulations.
• Reminds drivers of the presence of children, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
• Helps parents to feel comfortable about their children walking or bicycling to/from school.
• Addresses situations when children fail to cooperate; reports children as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent; and no work experience required; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Requires reliable motor vehicle transportation.

• Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Knowledge in preparing reports and other types of correspondence.
• Knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software.
• Knowledge in the use of the equipment required for the position.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, teachers, general public, and members of the Police Department.
• Ability to work in inclement weather throughout the year.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal courteously and firmly with children, vehicle operators, school personnel, and citizens.
• Ability to analyze situations.
• Ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action surrounding hazard circumstances.

The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Occasional exertion up to 20 pounds. Duties are performed primarily outdoors under various weather conditions with exposure to fumes, dust, and airborne particles; exposure to toxic chemicals; and exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic).

Other work is generally performed in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic. This is a part-time position.