YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Van Driver

Passenger Transport DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeReading, MA, USA$18 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a good driving record and a 7D or school bus license to drive the YMCA van.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a driver's license for at least three years.
Must know state and federal driving rules and regulations.
Must be committed to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.
Must possess effective leadership and crisis management skills.
Must possess and use organizational skills effectively.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within the first six months of employment.
Must demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.
Must be able to stand, walk, drive, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear regularly.
Must be able to sit and reach with hands and arms frequently; close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust vision are required.

Responsibilities

Transport children from school to the afterschool program.
Perform routine upkeep of YMCA vehicles, including refueling, basic operational checks, and maintaining interior cleanliness.
Communicate with YMCA Site Coordinators, Directors, and Program Administrators to facilitate timely pickups and drop-offs and manage children in the vehicle.
Maintain program attendance after driving duties are completed.
Sign program participants in and out and greet families entering the YMCA facility.

The Van Driver is essential to the daily programming and operations of Child Development and Out of School Time Program. Each Van Driver is responsible for maintaining transportation of children from school to the afterschool program.

General Responsibilities:

Effective interaction and communication with a wide range of internal staff and outside entities.
Transport children from school to the afterschool program.
Routine upkeep of YMCA vehicles; including but not limited to refueling, basic operational checks, and maintaining interior cleanliness.
Communicate clearly with YMCA Site Coordinators/Directors and Program Administrators to facilitate timely pick-ups and drop-offs and to manage children in the vehicle.
Maintain program attendance after driving duties are completed.
Sign in/out program participants and greet families entering Y facility.

Requirements:

Must have a good driving record, have a 7D or school bus license to drive the YMCA van.
Must be at least 21 years of age, and have a Driver’s License for at least three years.
Knowledge of State and Federal driving rules and regulations.
Must be committed to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.
Must possess effective leadership skills and crisis management skills.
Must possess and utilize excellent organizational skills.
Must possess First Aid and CPR certifications within the first six months of employment.
Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; drive; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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