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Job description
Position Type:
Security/Crossing Guards
Date Posted:
8/3/2026
Location:
District-Wide
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Reports To: Coordinator of Safety
Pay Rate: $12.50 per hour
Schedule: Up to 3 hours per school day
Work Hours: Approximately 1.5 hours during morning arrival and 1.5 hours during afternoon dismissal
Employment Type: Part-time, school-year position
Position Summary
Youngstown City School District is seeking dependable, community-minded individuals to serve as Crossing Guards. Crossing Guards help students safely cross streets and intersections during school arrival and dismissal.
Assignments are determined by the District based on student safety, walking routes, traffic patterns, and operational needs. Employees must be willing to work at any assigned District location.
Essential Duties
Report to the assigned intersection on time for each scheduled shift.
Assist students and families in safely crossing streets and intersections.
Remain visible, alert, and actively engaged throughout the assignment.
Wear all District-issued safety equipment, including a reflective vest and identification badge.
Use the District-issued stop paddle and follow established crossing procedures.
Observe traffic conditions and identify potential safety hazards.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to the Coordinator of Safety.
Follow District attendance, call-off, and reporting procedures.
Remain at the assigned post for the entire scheduled period unless directed otherwise.
Perform other related student-safety duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be dependable and able to report consistently for both morning and afternoon assignments.
Must successfully complete all required background checks.
Must be able to communicate appropriately with students, families, staff, and community members.
Must be able to follow directions and established safety procedures.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned location.
Previous experience working with children or in a community-service role is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to: Stand and walk outdoors for the duration of the assignment.
Work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Hold and operate a crossing-guard stop paddle.
See and hear approaching traffic and communicate clearly with students and drivers.
Wear required safety equipment.
Important Assignment Information
Crossing Guard locations and schedules are established by Youngstown City School District and may be changed based on student walking patterns, traffic conditions, school schedules, or other operational needs. Employees may not exchange or change assignments without prior approval.
Be part of One Vision. One Youngstown. Do your part. Own the solution. Help keep Youngstown students safe.
Worksite address
youngstown, OH, 44502, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.