YMCA BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bus Driver

FLSA Status: P/T, Non-exempt

Reports to: Youth Development Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides safe transportation of children during afterschool programming from school to program sites, and during summer camp to and from activity locations. May also provide support in other areas as assigned. Typical school year hours 2:00-4:30pm Monday through Friday with occasional early release dates. Typical day camp hours 9:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional longer and/or shorter times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and record all information. Record gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out bus each day.
• Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire and fulfill 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-value experience for members.

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:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to interact effectively with passengers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Clean driving record with no history of major violations or accidents.
• Valid CDL, Class B (Commercial Driver’s License) with passenger endorsement required.
• Certifications required within 60 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen.
• Ability to complete the following within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training; Bloodborne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training.
• Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.