Crossing Guard

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Camp St. Vincent, the Crossing Guard is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and safety in crossing zones near the camp site. The incumbent will prepare crossing zone and assists children and pedestrians in crossing streets safely on a seasonal basis while camp is in session.

Primary Duties

• Crosses all Camp St. Vincent related Campers, Youth Works Staff and Counselors on Patterson Park Ave/Gough Street intersection.
• Timely arrival to work, and presence during work hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, M-F (Lunch: 1:00-1:30pm).
• Supports CSV team in other duties as assigned
  
  

Additional Duties

• Timely attendance to duties.
• Actively cross all CSV Campers, YW and Counselors, whether or not a CSV staff is present in the group.
• Check street and enter crosswalk before CSV members.
• Educated Campers on proper crosswalk etiquette.
• Model positive and appropriate behavior at all times.
• Attend field trips as staff attendant as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older by June 18, 2018.
• Be able to communicate verbally with campers and provide instructions.
• A desire and ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to displays enthusiasm, patience and self-control.
• Minimal use of cell phone during work hours.
• Ability to commit to 8 weeks of uninterrupted work and pre and post camp planning meetings.
• Successful completion of background screening.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Environmental conditions:
  
  

_____Primarily Indoor Work __X___Primarily Outdoor work

• Type of work: _____SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small articles and occasional walking and standing.
  
  

_____LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. It involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing/pulling of arm/or leg controls.

___X__MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.

_____HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects no more than 50 pounds.