Hiring Range: $28.00-$32.00/hour
Tell me about this job!
Every day hundreds of children participate in fun and engaging YMCA programs. Be part of an amazing team of staff focused on teaching teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn.
Day Camp season runs June 24 through the end of August (start dates vary by location) with trainings for some positions beginning in early June. Shifts range from 6:45am – 6:00pm. Day camp program sites are located throughout the community surrounding our branches at local schools and parks.
What you’ll get from working at The Y
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
Responsibilities
This role involves transporting clients as a CDL “authorized driver” for the YMCA. Authorized drivers are a safety-sensitive position. If you agree to become an authorized driver, you must clear a drug test upon hire for substances that would impair your ability to drive (including marijuana). Other requirements for CDL authorized driver duties include being 25+, having a valid driver’s license for at least 4 years, and a clean driving record to YMCA standards (no more than 2 minor moving violations within the last 3 years, no major violations such as DUI/DWI, and no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit).
What you’ll be doing
- Transports children to and from program activities and site(s).
- Makes daily safety inspections of vehicle.
- Reports to supervisor any conditions on vehicle in need attention or correction.
- Oversees conduct of children on vehicle.
- Follows all driver guidelines and standards.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- May supervise a group of program participants.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
Qualifications
What we’re looking for in an applicant
- 25 years of age or older.
- Current Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with class B Passenger endorsement and Air Brake Restrictions Removed for 66-passenger buses.
- Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Four years or more general driving experience, with bus driving experience preferred.
- Current state approved first aid certification.*
- Current state approved CPR certification.*
- Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
* At hire or earliest possible training.