Bus Driver - Part Time

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Bradenton, FL

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, courteous and efficient transportation service for our program participants. Transports children and staff to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Director and provide supervision and direction to children.

Requirements

Must have a current Class B CDL
Air Brake Endorsement required
2+ years of experience transporting children highly desirable
Must possess a valid and active driver's license (Commercial Driver’s License required).
Ability to meet federal/state/company driving standards (may include license verification, drug testing and driver's test.
Must meet motor vehicle records clearance requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
Must meet all health requirements as required by licensing.
Understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official questions, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
Be able to drive the vehicle safely.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Must have compassion for and desire to work with children.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
CDL License Required
School Bus and Passenger Endorsements required
High school Diploma or equivalent
CPR and First Aid Certification
Completion of Redwoods Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training
Completion of Redwoods Blood Borne Pathogens training
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Nice To Haves

Driver for afterschool and SKY Academy as needed

Responsibilities

Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
Instructs and guides participants through the rules of riding the bus and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Transportation Coordinator
Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance
Will adhere to all policies as stated in the YMCA of Southwest Florida Handbook
Exercises effective problem solving techniques, tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information
Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Able to maintain confidentiality
Positive attitude
Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
All other duties as required necessary.