Program Aide/Bus Driver - Bove Branch

Bgcaz; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay

Paid Bonus Time Off

Planet Fitness Gym Membership

Annual Tuition Reimbursement $1,000

Programming Fees Waived for employees’

Paid Training

Advancement Opportunities

Event/entertainment tickets

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is seeking a Bus Driver to transport youth to and from school and various off-site events as needed. This role requires safe operation, reliability, and a commitment to youth development.

The position involves travel between club sites and schools, supervising groups of youth, and adhering to federal, state, and organizational policies. CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first 90 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Transport youth to/from school and events
• Travel between Boys & Girls Club site and schools and field trip sites
• Supervise and manage youth during transit and field activities

Skills

Laws knowledge

Investigations

Customer service

Youth management

Behavior management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Food Handler Certification

Arizona driver's license

Job description

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting youth to/from school and other off site events, as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first 90 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures
• Ability to participate in investigations
• Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club
• Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings
• Ability to implement effective individual behavior management
• Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members.
• Ability to establish learning objectives for program and activities
• Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery
• Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy
• Ability to support the efficiency of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Travel between Boys & Girls Club site and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Club of the Valley.
• Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community

Perks & Benefits

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Paid Bonus Time Off: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley closes down operations during the December holidays and offers a bonus week of time off
• Planet Fitness Gym Membership at no cost! (after 90 days of employment)
• $1,000.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement (available after 1 year of employment)
• Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Programming Fees Waived for children of employees*
• Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Sports & Entertainment tickets occasionally provided at no cost when available

*Waived membership fees apply to year-round staff AND summer seasonal staff! Note: Some fees not waived I.e. field trip expenses, sports league expenses, transportation, supplies etc.

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers affordable after-school and summer programming for 16,000 young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. There is a reason BGCAZ is the largest childcare provider in the Valley: Parents trust BGCAZ to provide a safe, positive, fun environment for their kids out-of-school time.