Bus Driver Afterschool

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•East Lake, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool Bus Driver, under the direction of the Afterschool Director, provides safe transportation to and from program sites and helps maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. The position also supports the delivery of a high-quality after-school program, promotes participant safety and service, and helps ensure compliance with YMCA and Bright From The Start requirements. The role is based at the East Lake YMCA Teen Center and requires availability Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Provide sound, caring, and positive leadership for youth.
Recognize and implement safety standards during routes.
Understand the YMCA's mission and values and demonstrate and teach those values.
Pass criminal background and drug screening checks under State of Georgia guidelines.
Pass a driving record or motor vehicle record check to drive for the YMCA.
Attend the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Defensive Driving Course.
Attend staff training.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Have personal transportation to travel to the assigned location.
Be available to work Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Know the rules and guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (buses).
Maintain required certifications and training, including CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and branch and off-site emergency procedures.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Pass pre-employment criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks according to company policy.
Demonstrate YMCA competencies including mission alignment, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

Provide safe transportation to and from program sites and implement safety standards during routes.
Provide caring, positive leadership for children and create an environment with varied activities and instruction.
Take daily attendance at the start of the program and during each transition.
Coordinate supply requests with the supervisor.
Establish open lines of communication with school system staff.
Assist in planning and implementing the program according to YMCA and Bright From The Start licensing guidelines.
Attend Bright From The Start, YMCA, and other trainings as scheduled.
Consult with the Director(s) about concerns related to student development or behavior.
Perform duties related to delivery of a quality after-school program and other duties as assigned.
Stay updated on current issues regarding out-of-school programs.
Promote, monitor, and evaluate out-of-school programs to help them run smoothly and provide a high level of service.
Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, emergency procedures, and other required certifications or training.
Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
Maintain and report incident and accident paperwork.
Follow YMCA policies, goals, mission, values, objectives, safety protocols, and member services guidelines.
Implement COVID-related and branch-operation safety protocols, including wellness checks and leadership in supporting member and staff adherence.
Support a high-quality school-age program in which children are supervised and staff comply with YMCA and Bright From The Start rules and regulations.