What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Events Driver position at SUNY Adirondack?
The Athletic Events Driver will be responsible for safely transporting SUNY Adirondack Athletics assigned athletic teams to and from the athletic event via the assigned team vehicle. This position is a per diem position. The primary modes of transportation are the institutional passenger vehicles, or occasionally a 15-passenger van or smaller for team athletic practices, and events. Applicants must be at least age 21 to apply.
Athletic events require a driver to drive athletes to the event and the shift ends when the athletes have been safely delivered to the destination. The shift begins again at the conclusion of the athletic event.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Safely drive the team vehicle in a timely manner to and from the assigned event.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with multiple groups of people including co-workers, coaches, and athletes.
- Ability to assess and correct minor maintenance issues that may arise on a trip (wiper blades, jump start a battery, change a flat tire, etc.).
- Ability to read and follow navigation equipment. Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches and more than 20 feet with or without correction, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision
- Ability to safely drive in inclement weather as necessary (snow, rain, etc.).
- Ability to safely drive earlier in the morning or later at night as necessary.
- Attendance as scheduled; Punctual
- Obey traffic laws.
- Ensure the safety of all passengers
- Assist passengers with getting in and out of the vehicle as needed
- Perform inspections of the vehicle before and after each trip
- Attend vehicle orientation / safety meetings as required
- Record and report mileage after each trip as needed
- Must be reliable and responsible.
- At least 1-year previous bus driving or similar experience is strongly preferred.
- Must successfully pass background check
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license in good standing
- High school diploma or equivalent
Athletic events require a driver to drive athletes to the event and the shift ends when the athletes have been safely delivered to the destination. The shift begins again at the conclusion of the athletic event.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.