Program Aide/Bus Driver - Sands Branch

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Program Director

LOCATION : 4730 W. Grovers Ave. Glendale, AZ 85308

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.