YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCA we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our many Pima County locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUS DRIVER:

• Drives safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected
• Promotes safety by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and records all information, such as gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms
• Cleans out bus each day
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisors

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUS DRIVER:

• 21 years old or older
• At least one year of work experience as a bus driver preferred
• Possess appropriate class license
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus)
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR and First Aid
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents
• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Safe 39-Month Driving Record
• Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test within 30 days of hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to safely drive a bus for long period of time.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activity.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)
• 50% off most YMCA of Southern Arizona programs and 25% off specialty programs

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.