Summer Camp Bus Driver

FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA•Seneca, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Bus Driver at Foothills Area YMCA provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.

Requirements

Possess appropriate class license.
Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
Child Abuse Awareness training.
Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Nice To Haves

At least one-year work experience as a bus driver is preferred.
Desire and ability to work with children.
Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.

Responsibilities

Drives the bus safely according to YMCA policies, procedures, and state laws.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.
Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
Completes thorough before and after trip checks each day and records all information , such as gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
Cleans out the bus daily.
Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisors.
Performs other duties as assigned
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms, hallways, stairwells), etc.
Ensure youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.