Afterschool Bus Driver

Job Location: Stowe Family YMCA - Belmont, NC

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Under the supervision of the Program Director and consistent with the Gaston County Family YMCA Christian Mission, the Transportation staff will be responsible for the safety of all participants in their care in a YMCA vehicle.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

• Keep all children safe in your care.
• Be a role model and set a great example for all children in your area of influence.
• Attend all trainings as directed.
• Record and report any participant absences to your supervisor.
• Provide safe transportation to and from your scheduled destination.
• Report any maintenance issues to the Property Director as well as your direct supervisor.
• Maintain a clean vehicle at all times.
• Follow established routes without variation.
• Stop the vehicle, open doors, and assist all participants entering and exiting the vehicle to ensure safety for all children.
• Follow all branch safety rules.
• Conduct daily or weekly walk-arounds and record them on the provided forms.
• Display a willingness to assist at all times in maintaining the building, grounds, and equipment.
• Follow all program guidelines, Get Slick Training, and emergency procedures of the Gaston County Family YMCA.
• Group control is essential in handling and caring for children. Force is never to be used.
• Follow all Staff Code of Conduct rules.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA mission in all we do.
• Avoid any act that would be regarded by the administration or by parents as inconsiderate, improper, or harmful to the campers/participants, staff, or program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned directly or indirectly related to the program by the Site Director or the Association Afterschool Director.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's License and be able to drive with no restrictions.
• Must have a Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience driving a bus for 6 months or more prior to hiring preferred.