Seasonal Transportation Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Transportation Coordinator oversees the bus drivers and coordinates bus driver schedules and routes. The Transportation Coordinator is the first point of contact for handling bus request from program areas within the Y and requests outside of the Y (area schools and community organizations). Will be required to fill in on bus routes as needed and provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. Weekend hours on an as needed basis only. May also provide support in other areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate bus drivers and schedules throughout Pawtucket, Central Falls, North Providence, Cumberland and Lincoln assuring that all routes are covered.

• Provide guidance and coaching to bus drivers

• Is the point of contact for all program request for non YMCA community organizations

• Coordinates the maintenance and repairs of school buses

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.

• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and record all information. Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out bus each day.

• Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.

• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.

• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.

• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.

• Manages FleetScreen drug testing for drivers

• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness

to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years work experience as a bus driver preferred.

• Possess appropriate class license and certification for school bus driver in RI

• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).

• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of a school bus

• Must know the geographic area of Pawtucket, Central Falls, North Providence, Cumberland and Lincoln

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR and First Aid.

• Desire and ability to work with children.

• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

related to the activity.