Crossing Guard​/Playground Monitor

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fort Huachuca Accommodation District Crossing Guard / Playground Monitor - 25/26 School Year

Date Posted: 5/18/2026

Location:

Colonel Johnston Elementary School

DEPARTMENT:
Transportation & Maintenance

REPORTS TO:

Transportation & Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt;
Classified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none

SUMMARY: This position escorts students safely across streets at assigned street crossings and/or intersections for the School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors traffic conditions; stops vehicular traffic and escorts students, staff and parents across assigned intersection or street crossing
• Assists students with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, zipping coats, tying shoes and minor first aid
• Provides a supportive adult figure to listen, support and encourage students
• Instructs students in proper crossing of streets and other student related issues
• Maintains effective communications with students, administrators, teachers and parents; attends meetings as required by the school or district

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of School District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation School Crossing Guard practices and procedures
• Knowledge of principles of road and weather conditions related to stopping vehicles
• Knowledge of customer service methods and techniques
• Skill in maintaining order while escorting students across streets and intersections
• Skill in determining when a driver is going to be able to stop safely
• Skill in assisting children with a variety of daily needs to safely cross the street and proceed on to school or home safely
• Skill in oral communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months’ work experience prior childcare and supervision experience (Preferred)
• Must successfully complete on the job School Crossing Guard Training
• Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Computer Proficiency: Basic Computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds. May be exposed to slippery road and inclement weather. May be exposed to irate or careless drivers.

DEPARTMENT:
School

REPORTS TO:

Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt;
Classified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none

SUMMARY: Assists with supervising the playground before school and during recess periods to ensure the security and safety of all students in support of District Board goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the students during recess for correct use of playground equipment
• Instructs students on rules of playground; prevents fights and resolves conflicts
• Monitors playground to deter unauthorized visitors
• Promotes positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all students with respect and courtesy
• Ensures student safety in both outdoor and indoor activity areas (when required)
• Monitors all playground equipment and grounds for safety
• Maintains visual and auditory awareness of events on playground
• Addresses behavioral problems and determines disciplinary actions
• Provides support and encouragement documents and reports incident provides minor first aid

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of playground supervision and monitoring practices
• Knowledge of age appropriate behavioral management methods and techniques
• Knowledge of principles customer service methods and techniques
• Ability to speak and read English Proficiently
• Skill in working with, monitoring…