Van Driver - Safety Around Water

Position Summary:

The Van Driver will transport children participating in the YMCA by driing swim instructors and lifeguards around in the YMCA supplied van.  As a vehicle driver, individual’s top priority is safety. It is also important to build positive working relationships with the children, parents and coworkers.

Essential Functions:

1. Drive vehicle safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
2. Ensure safety of children, making sure they are picked up and dropped off at appropriate locations.
3. Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and records all information.
4. Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
5. Cleans out bus each day.
6. Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
7. Ensures that van rules are announced and followed.
8. Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.  
9. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
10. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
11. Meet timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets. 

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.  It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day.  We are cause-driven.  We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.  As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine–To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfil community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:  Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.  Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.  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.

Qualifications:  

1. Minimum one year work experience as a bus driver.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age. 
3. Possess appropriate class license.
4. Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
5. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR and First Aid.
6.  Desire and ability to work with children.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.
2. Ability to respond to emergency situations.
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. 

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.