Day Camp Bus Driver

Ymcadetroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit as a Bus Driver, where you will play an essential role in transporting campers and creating a safe, positive environment. We seek a reliable, detail-oriented individual who communicates well and is dedicated to community service. The position offers flexible part-time hours in a supportive, mission-driven organization that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous experience in commercial transportation preferred.
• Must be able to drive a minibus or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Timely drop-offs and pick-ups for daily route.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness inside the vehicle.
• Provide a healthy and safe camp environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

7300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Holly, MI 48442, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

CAMP OHIYESA BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY:
The bus driver will set-up, coordinate and execute the daily route for campers. The driver will be well-supported by a team but will be expected to become increasingly independent with time and experience. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, self-directed, a team player, highly communicative, personable, professional, punctual, detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Timely drop-offs & pick-ups for daily route.
Maintain organization and cleanliness inside the vehicle.
Collect, check, and verify vehicle maintenance records. Provide a healthy and safe camp environment and experience for all. Follow all policies and procedures outlined by YMCA Camping Services.
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must be at least 21 years of age
● Previous experience in commercial (school or fleet) transportation preferred.
● Familiarity with Google Drive
● Communicates well through email, text and calls
Job Title: Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Status: Part-time
Reports to: Associate Executive Director● Must be able to drive a minibus or be willing to learn ● Up to date, driver’s license required (Chauffeur's required or willing to obtain it once hired)
● Position requires new employee background check and drug testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described in this job description 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.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

7300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Holly, MI 48442, USA