Bus Monitor

YMCA of Greater Springfield; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Springfield is seeking a Bus Monitor to help provide a safe, nurturing transportation environment for children in our program. Under the direction of the Transportation Director, you will supervise riders, confirm attendance, assist with through‑door transfers, and enforce the Y Child Safety Code of Conduct.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED), at least one year of experience with school‑aged children, and AED/CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with school-aged children.
• Must obtain AED, CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to mitigate conflict while performing essential duties.
• Demonstrated track record of safe practices with children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary person responsible for child safety on an assigned vehicle.
• Complete and confirm daily attendance counts and rosters.
• Assist children with street crossing, getting on and off the bus and door‑to‑door transfers.
• Ensure the safety of children on the vehicle by following all Y rules and best practices.
• Provide pro‑active supervision of children on the bus at all times.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for transportation operations.
• Attend safety, in‑services and other trainings and staff meetings.
• Follow and administer the Y Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Skills

Conflict mitigation

Safety focus

Communication with children

Education

High School diploma / GED / equivalent

1 year experience with school-aged children

AED, CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days

Job description

Under the direction of the Transportation Director, the Bus Monitor is responsible for maintaining a warm, healthy environment to promote the total growth and well‑being of the children in the program. Following is a list of responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary person responsible for child safety on an assigned vehicle.
• Complete and confirm daily attendance counts and rosters.
• Assist children with street crossing, getting on and off the bus and door‑to‑door transfers.
• Ensure the safety of children on the vehicle by following all Y rules and best practices for managing youth.
• Provide pro‑active supervision of children on the bus at all times.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for our transportation operations.
• Attend safety, in‑services and other trainings and staff meetings.
• Follow and administer the Y Child Safety Code of Conduct.

This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all‑inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency and the Learning Center Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with school‑aged children.
• Become certified in AED, CPR, and First Aid within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to mitigate conflict while still performing all essential duties.
• Have a track record of safe practices and working with children.

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time;
• Move around the work environment independently;
• Communicate via computer, multi‑line phone, and smart‑phone; and,
• Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.