School Crossing Guards at 28%
- 29 October 2026
- 30%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Child Services (SDEN) manages the primary and extracurricular school buildings attended daily by around 12,000 pupils aged 4 to 12. It ensures the development of quality extracurricular and out-of-school activities that structure the social life of children outside school hours, such as school canteens, toy libraries, Discovery Workshops, and Mobile Workshops. The SDEN is responsible for the child rights policy for the City of Geneva. It ensures safety on the way to school and organises the celebrations and events that punctuate the school year. To strengthen its team, the SDEN is looking for
School Crossing Guards at 28%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of pupils when crossing pedestrian crossings near primary schools, at the start and end of classes.
- Contribute to pupils’ road safety education during daily crossings, as well as through coaching sessions.
- Participate in awareness and presentation sessions in 1P and 2P classes.
Your profile
- Have a good knowledge of road traffic rules.
- Be proficient in spoken French to enable clear and appropriate communication.
- Know how to establish suitable contact with children and convey messages pedagogically.
- Be able to keep calm and act with discernment in all circumstances, especially when faced with incivility.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and reliability.
- Have good physical condition and be able to work outdoors throughout the year, including in difficult weather conditions.
- Be able to work in a team and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Job specifics:
- The position is exercised during the school year. The activity rate is annualised to take school holidays into account.
- The position requires presence from Monday to Friday, during the time slots 07:35 to 08:50, 11:30 to 11:55, 13:05 to 14:05, and 16:00 to 16:25, except on Wednesdays when activity is limited to 07:35-08:05 and 11:30-11:55.
- Some assignment locations may be subject to specific hours.
- The person employed works in the sector (neighbourhood) for which they are recruited.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class B of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Ensure the safety of pupils when crossing pedestrian crossings near primary schools, at the start and end of classes.
- Contribute to pupils’ road safety education during daily crossings, as well as through coaching sessions.
- Participate in awareness and presentation sessions in 1P and 2P classes.
Your profile
- Have a good knowledge of road traffic rules.
- Be proficient in spoken French to enable clear and appropriate communication.
- Know how to establish suitable contact with children and convey messages pedagogically.
- Be able to keep calm and act with discernment in all circumstances, especially when faced with incivility.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and reliability.
- Have good physical condition and be able to work outdoors throughout the year, including in difficult weather conditions.
- Be able to work in a team and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Job specifics:
- The position is exercised during the school year. The activity rate is annualised to take school holidays into account.
- The position requires presence from Monday to Friday, during the time slots 07:35 to 08:50, 11:30 to 11:55, 13:05 to 14:05, and 16:00 to 16:25, except on Wednesdays when activity is limited to 07:35-08:05 and 11:30-11:55.
- Some assignment locations may be subject to specific hours.
- The person employed works in the sector (neighbourhood) for which they are recruited.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class B of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
