Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

· Check children on and off the van using a YMCA van attendance record. Check children in with an adult at each school's out site and school.

· Supervise children at all times, bringing them into the school when you need to pick up or check on other children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

· Shut off the van when picking up or dropping off children. Take the key and lock the vehicle.

· Welcome each child to the YMCA vehicle, assist with opening and closing the van door as children board and depart the van. Ensure that the children are wearing seat belts.

· Check to make sure the van is clear of all individuals or any obstructions before it departs.

· Maintain order, discipline and noise level to avoid interference with driver concentration and ensure safety. Pull the van over when disciplining disruptive children.

· Ensure that no food or drink is allowed on the van.

· Drive the YMCA van in a safe manner obeying all traffic laws and YMCA procedures for operating a child care vehicle. This includes keeping headlights on when driving, using flashers when picking up and dropping off children and not turning right on red with passengers.

· Pick up notices, phone messages, attendance books and first aid and emergency kits prior to starting enroute. Plug in and turn on phone. Ensure that fire extinguisher is kept current.

· Check the van to ensure that no child or items have been left on the van prior to departure from the school or site.

· Service or fill the van with fuel without passengers.

· Work to insure a risk-free environment for the children, cautioning them regarding unsafe practices and conditions. Report maintenance or safety issues

to the Program Director or Site Coordinator. Report all irregularities in the route. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.

· Ensure that all vehicle checks are done daily. Record mileage, gas and maintenance problems. Van must be cleaned after each use.

· Work closely with school personnel with regards to transportation needs and the safety of the children.

· Work in harmony and cooperation with all appropriate staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.

· Arrive on time and prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of passengers with no distractions.

· Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire. Treat children with dignity and respect, recognizing their individuality and diversity. Demonstrate the character development values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

· Attend staff meetings, events and Association trainings as requested.

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

1. Know our mission and be able to tell our story.

The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.

3. If you disagree, propose a solution.

4. Be accountable for results.

5. A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.

6. Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.

7. Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.

8. Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.