As a Crossing Guard, you will need to master following:

• escort pedestrians across streets
• interpret traffic signals
• local geography
• monitor traffic flow
• react calmly in stressful situations
• regulate traffic
• road traffic laws
• stay alert
• traffic signs
• use signalling equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• assist emergency services
• ensure public safety and security
• record license plates of violators
• tolerate stress
• write signalling reports
• act as contact person during equipment incident
• deal with aggressive behaviour
• educate public on road safety
• inform drivers of detour routes
• instruct public
• manage major incidents
• provide first aid
• report children unsafe behaviour
• stop speeding vehicles
• work in shifts