Bus Driver

Description

Drive the Fun: Join our YMCA Camp Team and Make Every Ride an Adventure!

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. Ensure the health and safety of all staff and members while driving our YMCA school bus. Positively engage with members and families to enhance their experience while maintaining safety during times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
2. Maintain order and discipline with staff.
3. Adhere to driving schedule.
4. Perform vehicle checklist before each route.
5. Immediately report vehicle and discipline concerns to supervisor.
6. Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
7. Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook, transportation manual, and other communications.
8. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
9. Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
10. Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.
11. Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
12. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
13. Play a role in securing gifts for the annual campaign.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age 21 required.
2. Must have a valid driver’s license.
3. Clean motor vehicle record required.
4. Must pass a drug screen.
5. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, Driver’s Safety training
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
8. Six months or more of related experience preferred.
9. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.

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