School Traffic Guard

Description

Indian Rocks Church and Christian School is seeking a dedicated part-time School Traffic Guard. Under the general direction of the security team, this position performs routine work assisting with school traffic flow during daily school drop-off and pick-up to improve efficiency and help prevent hazardous traffic situations.

• Student Safety:
  Assures the safety of students and parents in high-traffic areas.
• Traffic Monitoring:
  Monitors street crossings during the hours when students are going to and from school.
• Scan & Monitor Safety:
  Maintains alertness for speeding or reckless vehicles, particularly in busy drop-off/pick-up lanes.
• Report Incidents:
  Records and reports violating motorists (e.g., speeding, illegal turns) and unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• School Zone Management:
  Sets out and removes cones and signage in designated school zone areas.
• Attendance:
  Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Knowledge of basic traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to school zones.
• Communication & Management:
  Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously; ability to command the respect of children, develop a positive relationship with them, and show an interest in children's safety.
• Traffic Control:
  Ability to effectively provide approaching road users with clear instruction during the entire crossing movement.
• Situational Awareness:
  Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn parents and students in sufficient time to avoid injury; ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies.

• Good physical condition and dependability, including sight, hearing, and the ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles.
• Stand up to 2 hours per day.
• Walk up to 2 hours per day.
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Bend, squat, reach, kneel, and twist.
• Endure exposure to temperature and other weather extremes.

• Must give testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and sense the call of God to a serving ministry.
• Demonstrate a consistent Christian lifestyle as referenced by the Mission, Statement of Faith, and Leadership Guidelines of Indian Rocks.
• Must be an active member of Indian Rocks as defined by regular attendance in worship services, regular attendance/involvement in an Indian Rocks Connection Group or Small Group, commitment to systematic stewardship, and faithful in tithing.