BOLD & GOLD Mini-Bus Driver

YMCA of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mini-Bus Driver for BOLD & GOLD, you will play a critical role in supporting overnight trips for teens in the Pacific Northwest. Mini-bus drivers transport youth and staff to program locations across Washington State using 14-passenger mini-buses, managing the risks associated with interstate travel and aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment for their passengers. BOLD & GOLD is dedicated to inspiring courage and confidence in diverse groups of youth through outdoor adventures. As a program of the Camping & Outdoor Leadership branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, BOLD & GOLD offers year-round partnership programs and summer expedition experiences. Partnership programs engage with schools, non-profits, and community-based organizations to design and implement transformative outdoor experiences. The summer expedition program runs single-gender and all-gender expeditions that engage youth through frontcountry and backcountry trips ranging in length from 5 to 15 days. BOLD & GOLD experiences take place in Mt Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, National Forests, Washington State Parks, and local green spaces. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, fishing, art, and teambuilding. The goal of BOLD & GOLD is to increase confidence, courage, emotional intelligence, wonder, and community awareness in our participants. BOLD & GOLD believes these traits are the foundations of leadership and works to inspire participants to develop their own leadership style. BOLD & GOLD prepares young people to be the next generation of leaders through multicultural experiential education in the natural world.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years
• Pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana)
• YGS Driving Record Standards: Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents.
• YGS Driving Record Standards: Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test, Driving with an open container of alcohol, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run – property damage only, Racing, Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance, Speeding over 20 mph, Fleeing and/or eluding police, Any other felony driving conviction(s).
• Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history. More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license, Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death, Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices.

Responsibilities

• Transports children to and from program activities and site(s).
• Make daily safety inspections of vehicles.
• Reports to supervisor any conditions on vehicle in need attention or correction.
• Oversees conduct of children on vehicle.
• Follows all driver guidelines and standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• May supervise a group of program participants.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Subsidized ORCA Transit Pass
• Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

What This Job Offers

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