Bus Drivers

YMCA of the Black Hills•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports children from local schools to the YMCA facility for afterschool programs and safely back home. The role helps children transition from the school day by creating a familiar, supportive, and safe transportation experience. The driver follows YMCA transportation policies and applicable state and local codes, maintains a timely and accident-free route, and ensures the vehicle and its equipment are properly maintained and kept clean. The driver communicates and reinforces passenger safety rules, builds trust with children and families, completes vehicle-use logs and incident or accident reports, and adapts to changing schedules, routes, and program needs. The position also collaborates with program coordinators and staff to support a smooth transition from transportation to afterschool activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., approximately 10–15 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours on earlier snack runs and field trips when school is not in session.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Clean driving record.
Genuine passion for working with children.
Ability to pass a background check.
Commitment to YMCA values, including honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a bus driver, particularly in a school or childcare setting.

Responsibilities

Transport children from local schools to the YMCA facility for afterschool programs and safely back home.
Ensure the safety and security of children during transportation and comply with YMCA policies and state and local codes.
Conduct routes in a timely and accident-free manner.
Maintain the vehicle, equipment, supplies, and materials, including the vehicle’s interior and exterior appearance.
Manage passengers and build familiarity and trust with children and families.
Communicate and positively reinforce passenger safety rules.
Complete the vehicle-use log after each route and accurately complete incident and accident reports.
Adapt to varying schedules, routes, and the needs of the afterschool program while maintaining a calm and patient demeanor.
Collaborate with program coordinators and staff to support a smooth transition from transportation to program activities.