BOLD & GOLD Mini-Bus Driver

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Hiring Range: $22.00-$24.20/hour

Tell me about this job!

Do you want to be part of a program that aims to make a difference in this world? As a Mini-Bus Driver for BOLD & GOLD, you will play a critical role in supporting overnight trips for teens in the Pacific Northwest. Mini-bus drivers transport youth and staff to program locations across Washington State using 14-passenger mini-buses, managing the risks associated with interstate travel and aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment for their passengers.

BOLD & GOLD is dedicated to inspiring courage and confidence in diverse groups of youth through outdoor adventures. As a program of the Camping & Outdoor Leadership branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, BOLD & GOLD offers year-round partnership programs and summer expedition experiences. Partnership programs engage with schools, non-profits, and community-based organizations to design and implement transformative outdoor experiences.

The summer expedition program runs single-gender and all-gender expeditions that engage youth through frontcountry and backcountry trips ranging in length from 5 to 15 days. BOLD & GOLD experiences take place in Mt Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, National Forests, Washington State Parks, and local green spaces. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, fishing, art, and teambuilding.

The goal of BOLD & GOLD is to increase confidence, courage, emotional intelligence, wonder, and community awareness in our participants. BOLD & GOLD believes these traits are the foundations of leadership and works to inspire participants to develop their own leadership style. BOLD & GOLD prepares young people to be the next generation of leaders through multicultural experiential education in the natural world.

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What you'll get from working at BOLD & GOLD

* Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle

* Free access to mental health resources

* Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

* Subsidized ORCA Transit Pass

* Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

* Transports children to and from program activities and site(s).

* Make daily safety inspections of vehicles.

* Reports to supervisor any conditions on vehicle in need attention or correction.

* Oversees conduct of children on vehicle.

* Follows all driver guidelines and standards.

* Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

* May supervise a group of program participants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

BOLD & GOLD is based out of the Cascade People's Center (CPC), located in Seattle, WA. BOLD & GOLD courses begin and end at the CPC. BOLD & GOLD programming takes place in remote wilderness locations (national park, national forest, state park land) across Washington State.

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.

Employees must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs, sit for extended periods of time, and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with other staff, volunteers, and participants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time hourly position. Drivers have flexible schedules with the opportunity to sign-up for the amount of work they would like.…