BUS DRIVER
Job Title: Bus Driver Job Grade:
FLSA Status: Part-Time Revision Date: 06/17/2021
Reports to: Child Care Director Primary Function/Department: Child Care
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA is seeking a responsible and safety-minded Bus Driver to transport children from local schools to our YMCA facility for after-school programming. The Bus Driver plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students, maintaining a positive and supportive environment during transit, and representing the values of the YMCA in the community. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
OUR 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operate a YMCA-owned or leased bus or van in a safe and courteous manner.
- Pick up children at designated schools and transport them to the YMCA.
- Maintain accurate transportation logs and attendance records.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Communicate with school staff, YMCA staff, and families as needed.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers by following YMCA policies and state transportation regulations.
- Report any incidents, disciplinary issues, or safety concerns promptly to supervisor.
- Keep the vehicle clean and organized.
- Assist with other responsibilities at the YMCA as needed when not driving.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license (CDL with passenger endorsement may be required depending on vehicle size).
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- Strong commitment to safety, punctuality, and child development.
- Ability to remain calm and patient in high-energy environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle.
- Able to assist children in entering/exiting the vehicle if needed.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.