POSITION DETAILS:
Job Title: Bus Driver
Status: Part Time Non-Exempt Department: Youth Development
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bus Driver plays a vital role in advancing the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose, and one another. This position provides safe and reliable transportation to and from YMCA program sites while maintaining a supportive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all passengers. Guided by the YMCA’s core values - Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility - we foster a culture that is Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operates YMCA bus in compliance with YMCA policies, state laws, and traffic regulations.
- Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, record mileage, fuel, and maintenance needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized bus interior; ensure first aid supplies are stocked.
- Announce and enforce bus safety rules with consistency and fairness.
- Ensure passenger safety by maintaining awareness of behavior and responding appropriately to concerns.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding schedules, issues, or incidents.
- Respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Uphold YMCA policies and represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and respect.
- Model YMCA core values and use the Y-Voice: Welcoming, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine, and Nurturing.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the YMCA’s mission and strategic goals.
YMCA COMPETENCY AREAS:
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes sound judgments while transporting youth safely.
- Inclusion: Ensures all passengers feel welcome and respected.
- Emotional Maturity: Maintains composure and fairness when addressing safety or behavior concerns.
- Collaboration: Communicates effectively with program staff and supports team operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least one year of work experience as a bus driver preferred.
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with appropriate class designation for passenger vehicles.
- Knowledge of commercial passenger vehicle safety and regulations.
- Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Previous experience working with diverse populations.
- Desire and ability to work with children.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Understands that the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
REQUIRED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
(or willingness to complete within designated timeframe upon hire)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement (required upon hire)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training (or equivalent approved by the YMCA)
- Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification
- Emergency Procedures Training
- CPR and First Aid Certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to safely operate a bus for extended periods of time.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and passenger hazards.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to emergency situations.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions such as wind, sun, and seasonal temperatures.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This role directly contributes to the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA’s mission by ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of participants to and from YMCA programs. By creating a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment, the Bus Driver helps strengthen both our Siouxland community and the broader impact of the YMCA across the country.