As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

Nature and Scope:

Under direction of the Afterschool Director, the Afterschool Bus Driver provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Provide sound, caring and positive leadership for youth
• Recognize and implement safety standards during route.
• Have a good understanding of the mission and values of the Y and be able to demonstrate and teach from those values.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Pass a driving record check to drive for the Y.
• Attend the YMCA of Metro Atlanta defensive Driving Course.
• Attend staff training.
• CPR within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.

Responsibilities:

• Must have own transportation to travel to assigned location.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:30p.m., M-F
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
• Be able to provide sound, caring and positive leadership for children
• Be able to recognize and implement safety standards during route.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test using State of Georgia guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a driving record check to drive for the Y.
• Take daily attendance at the start of the program and during each transition
• Coordinate supply request with supervisor.
• Establish open lines of communication with school system staff.
• Assist in planning and implementing the program according YMCA and BFTS licensing guidelines.
• Must attend Bright From the Start, YMCA and other trainings as scheduled.
• Consult with the Director(s) on concerns related to student(s) development or behavior.
• Perform other duties as related to the delivery of a quality after-school program.
• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding Out of School programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all Out of School programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Branch and off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols Including COVID, and Member Services Guidelines and Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.
• Implements the YMCA safety protocols both related to COVID and branch operations.
• Implement wellness checks and provide a leadership role in ensuring member/staff adherence to the safety protocols, with a commitment to positive member and staff safety
• Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction.

Y-Competencies:

• Mission:  Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; recruits volunteers and supports fundraising activities.
• Collaboration:  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions; builds rapport; seeks first to understand others’ point of view and remains calm; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative.
• Operational Effectiveness: Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members; Makes sound judgments and transfers knowledge from one situation to another; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows policies and procedures; strives for best practices.
• Personal Growth:  Pursues self-development; demonstrates an openness to change; is emotionally mature.

Effect on the End Result:

Children and families will experience a high-quality school-age program.  Children will be supervised at times.  Staff will comply with all rules and regulations of Bright From The Start and the YMCA.  The program will remain in compliance at all times with the Bright From The Start.

Ergonomics:

Bending, stooping, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, seeing, verbal communication and hearing.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement: 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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