The Bus Driver is essential to the daily programming and operations of Child Development and Out of School Time Program. Each Bus Driver is responsible for maintaining transportation of children from school to the afterschool program or from afterschool program to child’s home.

General Responsibilities

• Effective interaction and communication with a wide range of internal staff and outside entities.
• Transport children from school to the afterschool program.
• Routine upkeep of YMCA vehicles; including but not limited to refueling, basic operational checks, and maintaining interior cleanliness.
• Communicate clearly with YMCA Site Coordinators/Directors and Program Administrators to facilitate timely pick-ups and drop-offs and to manage children in the vehicle.
• Maintain program attendance after driving duties are completed.
• Sign in/out program participants and greet families entering Y facility.

Requirements:

• Must have a good driving record, school bus license (CDL) to drive the YMCA bus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, and have a Driver’s License for at least three years.
• Knowledge of State and Federal driving rules and regulations
• Must be committed to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.
• Must possess effective leadership skills and crisis management skills.
• Must possess and utilize excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess First Aid and CPR certifications within the first six months of employment.
• Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; drive; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.