Program Aide/Bus Driver - Sands Branch - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: 4730 W. Grovers Ave. Glendale, AZ 85308

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting youth to/from school and other off site events, as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers Certification (within first 90 days of employment)
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures
• Ability to participate in investigations
• Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club
• Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings
• Ability to implement effective individual behavior management
• Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members.
• Ability to establish learning objectives for program and activities
• Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery
• Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy
• Ability to support the efficiency of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Travel between Boys & Girls Club site and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Club of the Valley.
• Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Paid Bonus Time Off: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley closes down operations during the December holidays and offers a bonus week of time off
• Planet Fitness Gym Membership at no cost! (after 90 days of employment)
• $1,000.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement (available after 1 year of employment)
• Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Programming Fees Waived for children of employees*
• Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Sports & Entertainment tickets occasionally provided at no cost when available

*Waived membership fees apply to year-round staff AND summer seasonal staff! Note: Some fees not waived I.e. field trip expenses, sports league expenses, transportation, supplies etc.

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers affordable after-school and summer programming for 16,000 young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. There is a reason BGCAZ is the largest childcare provider in the Valley: Parents trust BGCAZ to provide a safe, positive, fun environment for their kids out-of-school time.