FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Director / Youth Development Director
Position Summary
The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting YMCA participants to and from YMCA programs, schools, and community locations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, punctuality, and positive experience of all riders while modeling the YMCA core values ofCaring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Essential Functions
Safely operate YMCA vehicles in compliance with all state and local traffic laws
Transport program participants to and from designated locations according to assigned schedules
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Ensure proper supervision and safe behavior of passengers during transport
Maintain accurate attendance, mileage, and trip logs as required
Communicate effectively with YMCA staff regarding schedules, delays, or concerns
Follow YMCA policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols
Maintain cleanliness and orderly condition of the vehicle
Provide courteous, professional interactions with participants, families, staff, and community partners
YMCA Competencies (Leader)
Mission Advancement:Demonstrates commitment to YMCA values and youth safety
Collaboration:Works effectively with program staff and participants
Operational Effectiveness:Ensures safe, reliable, and timely transportation
Personal Growth:Maintains required certifications and seeks ongoing improvement
Child Abuse Preventionlanguage:Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Maintenance employees and volunteers-ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
- Front desk personnel-ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out,ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required if applicable to vehicle type
Previous professional driving experience preferred
Ability to pass background checks, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening per ALDOT
CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)
Work Schedule
Part-timehours based on program needs
Flexible availability required, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends
Physical Demands
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle
Ability to assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Equal Opportunity Employer
The YMCA of South Alabama is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.