The priority of the Bus Driver at the YMCA of Springfield Camp Wa-Kon-Tah  is to provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. 

Camp Wa-Kon-Tah is a traditional day camp experience for kids entering 1st-4th grade filled with weekly themes, field trips, and fun counselors to lead games and activities! Campers are split into age-appropriate groups and will explore our 26-acre lakeside property while participating in archery, fishing, canoeing, hiking, science, crafts, sports and more! This is a full-day program that runs from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday- Friday. 

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures local, state, and federal laws.
• Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms reporting any maintenance or repair concerns and confirming those have been addressed or corrected. Not just driving safely but driving a mechanically and operationally safe bus.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each trip and documents each of these checks recording any deviation from established standards and expectations.
• Cleans out bus each day.
• Responsible for daily check of first aid supplies and restocks as needed.
• Ensures that bus rules are announced, understood, and working with the staff team all riders comply.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor and attends or completes all required department or program meetings/trainings.
• Maintains current and clear CDL license.
• Maintains current required safety certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid with AED, and oxygen administration training.
• Additional duties in support of the program and participants may be assigned.

OUR SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:

• Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
• Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
• Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
• Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
• Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities

Child Abuse Policies & Prevention: The YMCA enforces policies to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions are taken seriously and reported to authorities. Procedures include unscheduled visits, open doors for parents, and a code of conduct for staff. We screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired and provide child abuse prevention training to staff. Employees who fail to support these policies will be subject to discipline, up to termination.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum one year work experience as a bus driver.
• Possess an appropriate class license
  • CDL is required
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Clean background checks for child abuse and neglect, motor vehicle driving records, IL State Police, national criminal background, FBI, sex offender registry and fingerprinting as well as subject to random drug testing in addition to any background or drug testing required to maintain CDL license.
• Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

Key Leadership competencies a person should bring to this position:

• Functional Expertise
• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time with children being the primary riders.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Ability to assess and attend to as needed mechanical issues related to the bus operation. This may include bending, kneeling, laying on ground, large and fine motor skills and lifting and carrying equipment or supplies of 25 lbs. or more.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Free 1 Parent Family Membership
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave for All

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.