Program Leader/Driver

KEY DUTIES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Prepare Youth for Success
• Establish and maintain a SAFE environment to facilitate Youth Development Outcomes
• Promote active participation while consistently implementing the five key elements for positive youth development: Fun, Supportive Relationships, Safe and Positive Environment, Opportunities, and Expectations and Recognition
• Maintain the physical and emotional health and safety of Club members at all times
• Act as a role model and mentor, providing guidance, discipline, and positive reinforcement
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of facilities and equipment, promptly reporting significant issues
• Maintain effective communication with all staff, supervisors, volunteers, and members
• Program Development and Implementation
• Plan, implement, and supervise high-quality programs and activities for youth ages 6-18
• Continuously monitor and evaluate programs for quality, safety, and member engagement
• Absorb assistance from branch staff in preparing activity reports and actively participate in weekly staff meetings for continuous program improvement
• Transportation Duties
• Safely transport Club members from assigned schools to Club locations in a timely manner
• Adhere strictly to traffic and highway safety regulations, ensuring the safety of passengers
• Perform thorough inspections of the bus before and after each route, documenting any concerns or necessary repairs and reporting to Branch Director
• Maintain accurate records including: Route sheets, Timesheets, Incident or accident reports
• Ensure the bus maintains a fuel level of at least a quarter tank before commencing each route

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the execution of special events and other Club activities as required
• Absorb assistance in new member registration and orientation processes
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum five years of verifiable experience driving a 14-passenger vehicle
• Valid driver’s license with a clean three-year driving record
• Ability to pass company-sponsored bus training courses
• Previous experience working with youth
• Familiarity with recent technologies and social media applications (TikTok, Class Dojo, Instagram)
• Strong knowledge of youth development principles
• Proven ability to motivate youth and manage behavior
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with the youth, parents, the public and diverse communities
• Excellent organizational skills to plan and implement programs successfully
• Capability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification