Bus Driver - Tempe YMCA (7am-9:30am & 12pm-4:30pm)

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BUS DRIVER:

• Must be 21 and over
• Transport children on daily routes
• Create positive lasting memories for each member, each day
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected
• Always promotes safety by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and records all information, such as gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms
• Cleans out bus each day
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisors

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A BUS DRIVER:

• 21 years old or older
• At least one year of work experience as a bus driver preferred
• Possess appropriate class license
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus)
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR and First Aid
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 22, living in the household
• 10% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)

OUR YMCA 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.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse.  No form of abuse will be tolerated.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.