Youth Driver-Monitor
About The Position
The Youth Vehicle Driver/Monitor operates a six- or nine-passenger Boys & Girls Club vehicle to transport youth from school to the Clubhouse and helps maintain the vehicles while ensuring passengers’ safety and well-being. The role may also involve supervising and interacting with youth at a school site while they wait for the Club van, and occasionally working with youth at the Club after completing a scheduled route. This is a contracted position that partners with Redlands Unified School District staff and follows the school calendar schedule. The position involves driving youth in TK through eighth grade, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, monitoring passenger conduct, completing vehicle inspections and safety documentation, and promptly reporting incidents or accidents. The employee may also provide academic support, supervise youth at school sites, and drive Club vehicles for special programs or events. The role maintains regular contact with Club staff, members, supervisors, schools, community groups, and members’ parents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid Class C state driver’s license held for at least three years.
- Clean driving record satisfactory for continued employment as a Club vehicle driver.
- Ability to pass an online Defensive Driving Course provided upon hire.
- Ability to safely and economically operate six- and nine-passenger vans.
- Experience working with youth.
- Ability to interact professionally with community and academic partners.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Must pass TB screening, drug screening, and fingerprint check.
- CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and perform handling motions, including reaching in all directions for extended periods.
- Ability to see clearly, with or without corrective lenses, to read directions, road signs, and printed or written materials.
- Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to sit and drive a motor vehicle for extended periods and work in various environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Drive youth in TK through eighth grade between school and the BGCGRR Clubhouse.
- Follow Club policies and procedures and implement the BGCGRR mission.
- Serve as a positive role model for youth and preserve passengers’ health and safety.
- Practice safe driving and comply with traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Help maintain a clean and safe Club vehicle, including removing trash and items left by Club members.
- Ensure the number of passengers does not exceed the number of available seat belts.
- Maintain discipline in the vehicle and report problems to the Quality Assurance Coach.
- Maintain accurate records, inspect vehicles daily, and document and report inspection findings.
- Complete accident or incident reports and report accidents or incidents to management immediately.
- Complete safety logs and other required documentation.
- Follow schedules and reroute promptly when traffic or congestion requires it.
- Keep all licensing requirements current.
- Attend staff meetings when requested and perform other assigned duties.
- Provide homework or academic support to students in first through eighth grade when requested.
- Participate in or drive Club vehicles for special programs or events when requested.
- Provide constant active supervision when working with members.
- Monitor members at an assigned school site while they wait for van pickup.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Unit Director.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan with access to counseling services, resources, and referrals.
- Ongoing professional development through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects employees and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Education Level
High school or GED
