BOLD & GOLD Mini-Bus Driver

YMCA of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

64d•$22 - $24

About The Position

As a Mini-Bus Driver for BOLD & GOLD, you will play a critical role in supporting overnight trips for teens in the Pacific Northwest. Mini-bus drivers transport youth and staff to program locations across Washington State using 14-passenger mini-buses, managing the risks associated with interstate travel and aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment for their passengers. BOLD & GOLD is dedicated to inspiring courage and confidence in diverse groups of youth through outdoor adventures. As a program of the Camping & Outdoor Leadership branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, BOLD & GOLD offers year-round partnership programs and summer expedition experiences. Partnership programs engage with schools, non-profits, and community-based organizations to design and implement transformative outdoor experiences. The summer expedition program runs single-gender and all-gender expeditions that engage youth through frontcountry and backcountry trips ranging in length from 5 to 15 days. BOLD & GOLD experiences take place in Mt Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, National Forests, Washington State Parks, and local green spaces. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, fishing, art, and teambuilding. The goal of BOLD & GOLD is to increase confidence, courage, emotional intelligence, wonder, and community awareness in our participants. BOLD & GOLD believes these traits are the foundations of leadership and works to inspire participants to develop their own leadership style. BOLD & GOLD prepares young people to be the next generation of leaders through multicultural experiential education in the natural world.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
Current First Aid Certification
Current CPR Certification
BOLD & GOLD uses 14-passenger mini-buses to transport passengers and equipment to trailheads and campsites. This includes driving on interstates, city streets, and rural roads.
This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as "authorized drivers" for the Y. Potential offers will be contingent upon meeting the following conditions: Being 21+, having a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI/DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within the last 5 years). You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.
Required by start date

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Experience with anti-racism practices.

Responsibilities

Transports children to and from program activities and site(s).
Make daily safety inspections of vehicles.
Reports to supervisor any conditions on vehicle in need attention or correction.
Oversees conduct of children on vehicle.
Follows all driver guidelines and standards.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
May supervise a group of program participants.