School Crossing Supervisor

Description:

We are looking to engage a number of casual School Crossing Supervisors to maintain the safety of children and pedestrians at school crossings across our municipality.

As a School Crossing Supervisor your key responsibilities will be to help children safely across the road, teach children how to use a crossing safely and provide a courteous service to pedestrians. Hours of work will be rostered at the start or end of school days for between 45 minutes to 1 hour per shift. Experience in a similar position is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities
 

• Attend and supervise allocated school crossing during designated times, in line with Council and VicRoads provided training and procedures;
• Communicate courteously and effectively with all pedestrians, assisting them to cross safely and as required, educate children and other pedestrians about safety at school crossings;
• Report all incidents, accidents, near misses and potential risks to the Supervisor – School Crossing Program, as soon as possible; and,
• Report any maintenance issues affecting the operation of the crossing, or safety of crossing users to the Supervisor – School Crossing Program, as soon as possible.
  
   

Skills & Experience
 

• General understanding of the road regulations;
• Demonstration of good road sense and judgement;
• Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from users;
• Effective communication skills with the ability to identify and discuss problems; and
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children check or be willing to apply for one.