Program Aide/Bus Driver - Yuma Branch

Bgcaz; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Planet Fitness gym membership

Annual bonus time off

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is seeking a Bus Driver to transport youth to and from school and off-site events, ensuring safety and positive conduct in a community-focused environment.

The role involves travel between club sites, schools, and field trips, requiring strong communication with families and staff to support youth development and program success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must obtain/maintain CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification within first 90 days
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Transport youth to and from school and off-site events as needed
• Travel between Boys & Girls Club sites and schools and field trip sites
• Supervise and manage groups of youth in various settings
• Ensure safety and maintain professional behavior and communication with youth, families, and staff

Skills

Customer service

Youth group management

Communication skills

Investigation participation

Knowledge of laws

Relationship building

Volunteer support

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid/ Food Handler certification

Must be 21 years old

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.