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About The Position
As a Bus Driver for the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, you play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable transportation for the youth we serve. You are often the first and last Club representative our members see each day, setting the tone for a positive and supportive experience. More than just driving a route, you help create a sense of safety, consistency, and belonging for every child on board. Your commitment allows families to stay connected to the Club and ensures our members arrive ready to learn, grow, and thrive. By providing dependable transportation and a welcoming presence, you help us fulfill our mission — accelerating impact for America’s future and for every Club kid we serve.
Requirements
- Age 25 or older with at least three years’ driving experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clean Driving record.
- Satisfactory background check.
- Valid CDL Driver’s License required (School bus/Passenger/Air Brake Endorsements) preferred or needs to be obtained after employment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to earn).
- Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
- Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
- Ability to work with staff, parents/guardians, school administration, and the community.
Nice To Haves
- School bus/Passenger/Air Brake Endorsements preferred or needs to be obtained after employment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to work independently and in an undefined environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Enjoys working with children.
Responsibilities
- Transport members and other passengers to and from school.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Always maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus.
- Ensure the safety of all passengers.
- Verify permissions for anyone riding the bus.
- Assist riders with loading and unloading the bus as needed.
- Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment.
- Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route.
- Attend Safety meetings as required.
- Drive the Bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
- Instruct children in safety precautions and practices.
- Maintain discipline; report unruly behavior to the Club/Unit Director and Chief Impact Officer.
- Inspect, sweep, and perform route pre-trip of bus daily.
- Provide support and supervision on all trips transporting members.
- Understand and support the Club’s mission, to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens.
- Maintain all required paperwork as needed by the Club/Unit Director & Chief Impact Officer.
- Complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, pre-trip inspection, field trip rosters, incident, and accident reports.
- Abide by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck Policies & Procedures.
- Attend required training and workshops in their field.
- Attend staff meetings, and other Club sponsored events.
- Abide by Federal & State Laws.
- Provide quality customer service by meeting and greeting the public, parents, members, and outside groups who enter the facility.
- Wear appropriate staff uniform while working at and/or attending Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Club/Unit Director and/or Chief Impact Officer.
