Recreation Aide (FT) - Temp Bus Driver

POLK_BoCC_Career Site

12h

About The Position

Primarily performs skilled work in the operation of light and heavy school buses used in transporting participants to and from the Polk County Summer Recreation Program. Assists in preparing, organizing and supervising children in the summer recreation program as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Must be 18 years of age by hire date.
Must possess a Florida Class CDL license with Passenger endorsement at the time of application.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Applicant must complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character at the time of interview.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the county and its residents.

Nice To Haves

Prefer people with recreational programs, camp counseling, coaching, teaching or related experience.

Responsibilities

Transports participants to and from daily activities and field trips.
Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
Assumes responsibility for the safety of participants in loading, unloading, and transporting to and from daily activities and field trips.
Instructs participants in safety precautions and practices.
Maintains discipline. Reports unruly behavior to site supervisor.
Assures that accountability of participants is always maintained.
Inspects and sweeps bus daily.
Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical conditions daily. Keeps operational records.
Assures buses meet maintenance schedules.
Reports defects, problems, and/or accidents to Recreation Supervisor and the Risk Management Division immediately (accidents).
Assists site supervisor in operation of summer recreation program as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring safe play, recreation rules are observed, and disciplinary measures are carried out according to established division policies and procedures (i.e.: enforce rules and regulations, maintain safeguards against accidents and instruct children in safe use of equipment.)
Attends staff meetings.
Provides information about activities and field trips to parents and citizens.
Performs related duties as required.