Driver

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

10h

About The Position

The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) seeks a responsible and reliable candidate for the position of Driver. The Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation to programs and events offered by the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC. The Driver is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the bus is safe to operate. These functions include compliance with state, local, and Federal licensing standards, as well as adhering to the policies and philosophy of the JCC.

Driving needs vary throughout the week, and we're able to work with individual availability to build a schedule that works for you.

Our primary driving needs are:

Weekday Afternoons: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday: Shifts are scheduled as needed and times vary.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; customer-service orientation with specific strength in diplomacy and discretion strongly preferred
• Demonstrated skills in effective interpersonal skills necessary to work with young children, parents/guardians, and other faculty
• Ability to listen and seek clarification, respond effectively to questions, adapt to changes in the work environment and cope with frequent change, delays and unexpected events
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Must be 25 years or older
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ driving experience
• Current CPR and First Aid certification for infants, children and adults

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants of all ages for programs and events offered by the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC
• Verify absences of participants and maintain a correct roster at all times
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
• Ensure safety of all students
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Attend team meetings
• Actively promotes and practices the organization’s Positive Rules of Communication
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• Participation in defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
• Paid observance of secular and religious holidays (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
• A commitment to professional development training
• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED