Bus Driver (Holiday & Summer Camps)

MS GULF COAST YMCA – JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bus Driver Association: MS Gulf Coast YMCA

Reports To: Childcare Site Director

Branch: Youth Services YMCA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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 to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. May also provide support in other areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Drive bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.

2. Complete thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and record all information. Record fuel level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Clean out bus each day.

3. Complete walk-thru of vehicle from inside front to back to ensure no child is left on bus. Collect items found on bus and return items to site director or other designated staff.

4. Always promote safety by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.

5. Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.

6. Develop friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.

7. Communicate regularly with other staff members and supervisor.

8. Assist staff with monitoring and supervision of children while at camp, field trip, activities, recreational activities, playground, outing, etc

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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 diverse 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 innovative approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows policies and procedures and reports all 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:

1. At least one-year work experience as a Bus Driver preferred.

2. Possess appropriate class B license

3. Ability to obtain (S) School bus and (P) passenger endorsements

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. Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to safely drive a bus for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Split shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid (S) school bus endorsement?

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)
• CDL B (Preferred)
• Passenger Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person