Driver

Description

SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for transporting youth to/from school, to/from the club, and on field trips according to Boys & Girls Clubs standards. Additional duties required performing facility maintenance duties during non-driving hours and being responsible for working as part of a team to supervise school age youth, ensure safety, and deliver programs and activities to members.

Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Boys & Girls Club Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pillars: Through targeted and meaningful programs, Clubs are working to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person. All members are on track to achieve our priority outcomes:

• Academic Success – Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
• Character & Leadership – Being an engaged citizen who is involved in the community, registering to vote, and modeling strong character
• Healthy Lifestyles – Adopting a nutritious diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Pillars:

• Provide DEI-centric, best-in-class child services & youth programming.
• Provide high-quality integrated, educational, athletic, behavioral, job skill development programming.
• Develop financial and funding models that ensure long-term sustainability.
• Hire and develop the highest skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce.
• Ensure proper administrative, staff and board, infrastructure/internal operations are in place to support BGC Alaska’s growth and development.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation

• Operate passenger vans and/or passenger buses to transport youth on designated routes to schools and on field trips
• Observe all applicable state transportation and federal commercial motor vehicle safety regulations and Boys & Girls Clubs transportation policies/procedures
• Complete daily and weekly vehicle safety inspections and mileage readings according to BGC/DOT transportation policies and procedures
• Maintain passenger attendance and supervise youth
• Create a safe and nurturing environment and provide first aid if necessary
• Respond to injuries and signs of illness, and follow emergency procedures
• Complete incident reports timely and accurately per Boys & Girls Clubs policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive relationship with supervisors, co-workers, Club members and parents
• Demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and assume additional duties as required
• May participate in special outreach programs and/or events

Facility Maintenance

• Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet rugs, windows, and walls
• Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones
• Maintain outdoor grounds to include but not limited to removing debris and snow from sidewalks
• Empty trash and recycling bins and vacuum, sweep, and mop floors
• Operate floor scrubbers and other equipment
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership & Operations

• Assist in leading daily schedule, programs and activities with youth
• Ensure the Club is safe, clean and attractive
• Assist in supervision of volunteers as needed
• Build positive relationships and resolve conflicts between members using approved youth development methods
• Assist in planning clubs, programs and activities as needed, including preparing materials and spaces
• Utilize data collection tools including MyClubHub to record attendance, program participation, volunteer hours, emergency contacts, etc

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Note: If you meet most qualifications, have diverse experiences, and a passion for serving Alaska’s youth, you’re welcome to apply.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Current Class C CDL Alaska driver’s license and proof of personal automobile insurance
• Good driving record and three years driving experience
• Must pass Dept. of Transportation medical exam, and pre-employment drug screen 
• Must pass random and post-accident drug screening as issued
• Ability to maintain Commercial Driver's License as necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate to children and to maintain good relations with peers
• Consistent, dependable, enthusiastic and flexible
• Must be able to pass a name based and fingerprint background check
• Must be able to maintain CPR/First Aid training

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska is the state’s premier youth development organization. Our programs, training, and services reach over 5,000 children, youth, and teens every year across 20 communities. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives to serve as a member of our statewide staff. 

Strong mission, vision, and values drive the Clubs’ work for the benefit of our youth. We draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of Alaska’s youth and the communities in which they live. Compensation and benefits are competitive to develop a strong staff and help them maintain a healthy work/life balance. 

BENEFITS

• Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer Sponsored Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to operate vehicles, walk, sit, talk, see and hear. This position involves frequent repetitive motion and reaching with hands and arms. The position involves operating and conducting exterior inspections of passenger vans and buses. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is a busy setting with occasional interruptions occurring, including visits from children, parents & staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outside in daily weather conditions with children. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.  

Our organization participates in payroll through direct deposit and all employees are required to main a valid bank account during the course of their employment.

Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Boys & Girls Club facilities.