Driver

About the role

SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State since 1994, with 20 club locations including the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy. SPORTIME Randall's Island is seeking a Driver to provide a first-class transportation experience for members to and from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first class transportation experience for our members to and from our facility
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Make sure that students are secured in their seat belts prior to the trip departure
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses including any applicable COVID guidelines
• Check the conditions of the vehicles tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, gas, and oil to ensure that everything is in working order
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate the vehicle in a safe manner
• Regulate air, heating, lighting, and radio controls for passenger comfort
• Report all accidents, delays, or unusual circumstances to the appropriate management personnel in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean van (interior and exterior)
• Turn in and initial receipts for all gas purchases
• Maintain a log for EZ Pass utilization
• Immediately report all driver infractions on or off the job

Work context / activities

• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Lead by example, delegate, communicate, train, follow up and deliver feedback to respective team employees

Requirements

• Valid current Driver's license with clean driving record
• Minimum of 18 months driving experience
• Knowledge of driving vehicles in NYC
• Ability to operate vehicles with multiple passengers of all ages
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems, create solutions and apply solutions
• Ability to use independent judgement and decision making
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms and/or legs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs
• Developing constructive and cooperative work relationships with others and maintaining them over time
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday 1:00pm-9:00pm

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Complimentary Sportime membership with access to club facilities including tennis, fitness and sports, plus complimentary or discounted participation in club programs and discounts on retail and other purchases
• Health, dental and vision insurance - Full-Time employees are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month after they have worked 60 days; premiums are deducted pre-tax from gross pay, and Sportime contributes based upon gross pay thresholds
• 401k with Employer Match - Employees are eligible to enroll after they have completed 1 year of service consecutively, worked at least 1000 hours in a calendar or anniversary year and are over 21 years old