Job Description
Job Description
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO : Program Director
LOCATION : 301 E. Western Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323
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 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.