LP - Driver

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee in Lake Placid seeks a part-time Driver at the Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center to provide safe, courteous transport for program participants and support a clean, well-maintained fleet.

The ideal candidate holds a NY Class B license (Class C preferred within one year), 3+ years’ multi-passenger vehicle experience, a clean driving record, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Hours are primarily weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid New York state driver’s license (class B).
• Class C license preferred (required within one year of start).
• 3+ years’ experience operating multi-passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle operations, maintenance processes, and safety.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport program participants to assigned destinations in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle fleet and report maintenance needs.
• Assist guests with loading/unloading luggage and provide area information as needed.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and neat appearance; show respect for equipment and supplies.
• Document MAAPP-related incidents when transporting minors and ensure emergent situations are properly classified.

Skills

Clean driving record

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Summary Of Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, courteous, and expeditious transport of program participants to assigned destination, while upholding a professional appearance and maintaining flexibility in the schedule. Assist with maintaining a clean and safe vehicle fleet.

Here’s How You’ll Have An Impact

• Safely execute the transportation schedule as assigned in a timely manner, adjusting to changing circumstances as they occur (i.e., late flight arrivals). Maintain communication to receive updated information with airport, airlines, and OPTC staff as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance check of assigned vehicles and fleet to assure safety and functional capabilities are operative. Identify and report potential problems to the Director of the Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Responsible for cleanliness of vehicle used.
• Assist guests with loading and unloading of luggage andaidguests, as needed, when boarding and departing the vehicle.Answer any questions about the OPTC and surrounding area that guests may have on theirtransit to/from the OPTC.
• Evidence pride in the USOPC, the department, and in the position. Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor. Display punctuality and be both neat and clean in personal appearance. Show respect for equipment and supplies.
• Document all instances of a driver transporting a minor, one-on-one, in accordance with the U.S. Center for Safe Sport’s “Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies” (MAAPP).Ensure each occurrence is due to an ‘emergent’ situation (as classified by the MAAPP document).
• Must be pleasant in manner, flexible in approach, even-tempered, friendly, cooperate readily with others, and be patient with unexpected changes.
• Respond to transportation needs on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by LPOPTC Director.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must holdavalidNew Yorkstate driver’s license (class B)
• Class C licensepreferred (required within one yearof start of employment)
• 3+ years’experience operating multi-passenger vehicles
• Knowledge of vehicle operations to include the preventive maintenance process and procedures
• Must have a clean driving record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Above average verbal and written communication skills

Here Are The Tools, Equipment, & Conditions

• Drive vehicles in all types of weather and road conditions
• Multi-passenger (2-40) vehicles
• Moveand/orlift upto 50 pounds
• Non-traditional work hours,primarily weekends andevenings,in additionto holidaysas needed
• Vehicles, including buses, vans, andSUVs
• Wheelchair lift for handicap access to vehicles
• Cell phone/radio/email

Here’s Where You'll Work

Lake PlacidOlympic& ParalympicTraining Center

Here’s Some More Information You Need To Know

• Hiring pay range $18.00 - $18.50 per hour.
• This Part-Time, Non-Exempt position is intended to work 20 hours per week.

This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 11/2/2026.