School Wardens make a valuable contribution to the community on behalf of Galway City Council. The Council currently has over twenty School Wardens positions across the City serving routes to primary schools, which are manned Monday to Friday during school term to assist children crossing at the beginning and end of the school day. This requires the Warden to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work on their own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision.

The School Warden shall perform under the direction and control of the appropriate Supervisor/s such duties, and at such locations, as may be assigned to him/her from time to time, which will include:
 

• Reporting for duty promptly at the specified times and locations assigned, under the direction of the Supervisor.

• Guiding school children across the road.  Depending on the location of the school, the Warden may be required to stop traffic progressing from a number of directions.

• Wearing the official uniform supplied including coat, hat etc. at all times.

• Carrying of the official sign at all times.

• Reporting of any incidents (on prescribed form) of any nature which occur during the course of their duties.

• Notifying the Supervisor, without delay, should he or she be unable to report for duty.

• Attending induction training and ongoing training as required.

• Complying fully with all health and safety regulations.