Bus Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bus Driver supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Childcare team by ensuring the health and safety of children while driving our YMCA school bus. This role will also positively engage with members and families to enhance their experience and the children’s growth at our facility while maintaining children’s safety during times of transport.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:
Free Y membership
Discounted family membership
Child Watch hours available free of charge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist children to, on, and off the vehicle.
• Maintain order and discipline with the children.
• Adhere to driving schedule.
• Immediately report vehicle and discipline concerns to supervisor.
• Refuel and maintain vehicle in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain vehicle log.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum age 21 required.
Clean driving record required.
Completion of YMCA driver’s training required.

SALARY:
Minimum starting rate of $20 an hour
Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:
Part-time
M-F 8a-9a & 3p-4p
Time off follows the Valpo School Corp schedule

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Extended periods of sitting.
Able to remain alert while driving in normal and extreme environments.
Able to hear noises and distinguish vocal signals, often in a loud environment.
Outside building travel required.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum age 21 required.
• Clean driving record required.