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: Maintain alertness for speeding or reckless vehicles, particularly in busy drop-off/pick-up lanes.
• Report Incidents: Record and report 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.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
  
  

Physical Abilities: The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities:

• 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.
  
  

Church Membership & Lifestyle Expectations

• 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; 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.
  
  

This Ministry Job description is not limited in scope or definition and may be adjusted based on developments or growth of the church organization or structure, administrative directives and/or policies, or policy changes.

Indian Rocks Church and Christian School participates in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all positions. Please review the official education and awareness information regarding this screening process at the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com