YMCA of Western North Carolina
Bus Driver - YMCA Youth Services - Buncombe County
YMCA of Western North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
Job Details
LevelExperienced
Job LocationYouth Services - Asheville, NC
Position TypePart-time Hourly
Education LevelNot Specified
Salary Range$18.25 - $22.81 Hourly
Job ShiftHours Vary
Job CategoryChild Care
Description
Up to 20 hours per week; M-F (Availability 2pm - 6pm Required)
ABOUT US
The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state's largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to being an anti-racist, multicultural organization by exposing racism and fighting the constructs that perpetuate racism and affect all cultures. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, as the Bus Driver, you are responsible for safely transporting all program participants from the program site to the satellite pick-up site, as well as to and from field trip destinations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs daily cleanliness and preventive maintenance checks.Immediately reports any and all vehicle problems to the Senior Director of Operations.Attends and participates in all staff trainings and events as needed.Accepts and demonstrates the core values of the YMCA, which are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Follows and maintains behavior management policies outlined by Child Care Services of the YMCA of Western North Carolina and adheres to Child Abuse Prevention guidelines and the Code of Conduct.Has complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the transportation of children to ensure the safety of all students.Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager and Director of Operations.ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age.Must have a high school diploma.A CDL with a P endorsement is required.Must possess health endorsement.Must successfully complete all required YMCA trainings.Must pass YMCA MVR check annuallyMust complete initial YMCA of WNC Driver Training for CDL drivers and annually complete online Transportation Safety training with Redwoods to be covered by YMCA of WNC insurance.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to communicate and work effectively with groups of childrenPHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
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.
Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift 30 pounds.Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.Must possess ability to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.Must be able to travel 50 yards in 30 seconds.PART-TIME BENEFITS
Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locationsDiscounted membership for household membersDiscounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement planProfessional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
LevelExperienced
Job LocationYouth Services - Asheville, NC
Position TypePart-time Hourly
Education LevelNot Specified
Salary Range$18.25 - $22.81 Hourly
Job ShiftHours Vary
Job CategoryChild Care
Description
Up to 20 hours per week; M-F (Availability 2pm - 6pm Required)
ABOUT US
The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state's largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to being an anti-racist, multicultural organization by exposing racism and fighting the constructs that perpetuate racism and affect all cultures. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, as the Bus Driver, you are responsible for safely transporting all program participants from the program site to the satellite pick-up site, as well as to and from field trip destinations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs daily cleanliness and preventive maintenance checks.Immediately reports any and all vehicle problems to the Senior Director of Operations.Attends and participates in all staff trainings and events as needed.Accepts and demonstrates the core values of the YMCA, which are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Follows and maintains behavior management policies outlined by Child Care Services of the YMCA of Western North Carolina and adheres to Child Abuse Prevention guidelines and the Code of Conduct.Has complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the transportation of children to ensure the safety of all students.Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager and Director of Operations.ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age.Must have a high school diploma.A CDL with a P endorsement is required.Must possess health endorsement.Must successfully complete all required YMCA trainings.Must pass YMCA MVR check annuallyMust complete initial YMCA of WNC Driver Training for CDL drivers and annually complete online Transportation Safety training with Redwoods to be covered by YMCA of WNC insurance.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to communicate and work effectively with groups of childrenPHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
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.
Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift 30 pounds.Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.Must possess ability to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.Must be able to travel 50 yards in 30 seconds.PART-TIME BENEFITS
Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locationsDiscounted membership for household membersDiscounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement planProfessional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.