Bus Driver Afterschool

YMCA of Metro Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver Afterschool provides safe transportation to and from program sites under the direction of the Afterschool Director. The role supports a positive, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere for children and others, and helps deliver a high-quality school-age program in accordance with YMCA policies, values, safety protocols, and Bright From the Start (BFTS) licensing guidelines.

The position includes supervising children, maintaining attendance and incident/accident records, communicating with school staff and supervisors, coordinating supply requests, and assisting with planning and implementing after-school activities. The driver must maintain required certifications and training, follow safety procedures, and support smooth, high-quality program operations. The position is located at the East Lake YMCA Teen Center and requires availability Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Must 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 mission and values and demonstrate and teach them.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, driving record check, and reference check according to company policy and applicable guidelines.
• Attend the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Defensive Driving Course.
• Attend staff training and other required training.
• Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Have own transportation to travel to the assigned location.
• Be available Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Know rules and guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (buses).
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Meet the physical demands of bending, stooping, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, seeing, verbal communication, and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Provide caring, positive leadership and supervision for children.
• Recognize and implement safety standards during routes and follow YMCA safety protocols, including COVID and branch operations procedures.
• Take daily attendance at the start of the program and during transitions.
• 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 scheduled trainings.
• Consult with the Director(s) about concerns related to students’ development or behavior.
• Perform duties and other assigned tasks related to delivering a quality after-school program.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding Out of School programs.
• Promote, monitor, and evaluate Out of School programs to ensure they run smoothly and provide high-quality service to participants.
• Maintain required branch and association certifications in CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and branch and off-site emergency procedures, as well as other required certifications and training.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Maintain and report incident and accident paperwork.
• Implement wellness checks and help ensure member and staff adherence to safety protocols.
• Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction.
• Maintain compliance with YMCA policies, goals, mission, values, objectives, safety protocols, Member Services Guidelines, and Non-Negotiables.

Benefits

• The posting states that the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities, but does not specify particular benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed