School Age Services - Bus Driver (Trenton, Tn)

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - BUS DRIVER (Trenton, TN)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of Center Director, the Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives the bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and records all information.
• Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
• Cleans out the 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 supervisors.
• Provide support in other areas as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. 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.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess appropriate class license (F endorsement required)
• Minimum one year work experience as a Bus Driver.
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Must be reliable, punctual and responsible.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required (within 30 days of hire).

WORK SCHEDULE:

The schedule for this part-time position is Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 9:30 am and 3 pm - 6 pm.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, reach, sit and climb for long 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.
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Some Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South