Youth Programs Counselor & Bus Driver

Description

Summary/Objective

Responsible for safely transporting children from local schools to acac clubs and providing a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate afterschool program experience. This position combines transportation, supervision, and leadership responsibilities to ensure children's safety while encouraging learning, teamwork, and personal development through educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.

Essential Functions

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

Transportation & Vehicle Safety

• Safely transport children from local schools to acac clubs and other approved destinations or activities.
• Ensure children follow all safety procedures while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, maintaining appropriate supervision throughout transportation.
• Communicate and enforce transportation policies and expectations in a positive, professional, and age-appropriate manner.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections, including tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, and safety equipment; promptly report defects or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Perform routine vehicle care, including cleaning the interior and presenting vehicles for scheduled maintenance.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Participate in required random drug and alcohol testing.

Afterschool Program Supervision & Engagement

• Supervise and actively engage children in educational, recreational, and enrichment activities, including homework assistance, outdoor play, reading, sports, and arts and crafts.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and ensure children remain within sight and sound at all times.
• Follow applicable state childcare licensing standards and acac program policies.
• Assist with planning and implementing daily activities, group management, and transitions to ensure a positive and organized program experience.
• Promote positive interactions, teamwork, and appropriate behavior among children.
• Communicate program expectations, policies, and concerns professionally with children and parents.
• Maintain a visible and active presence throughout assigned shifts.
• Ensure assigned classrooms, vehicles, and activity areas are clean, organized, and maintained in accordance with applicable standards.

Requirements

Teamwork & Member Service

• Deliver outstanding service to members, guests, children, parents, and fellow team members through friendliness, professionalism, and a positive demeanor.
• Build positive relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a calm, professional approach in environments that may involve heightened noise, activity, or stress.

Physical Demands & Work Availability

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, and climb as necessary to perform job responsibilities and inspect vehicles.
• Must be physically capable of safely operating and controlling a bus without limitations that would interfere with safe vehicle operation.
• Must be able to stand, move, and fully participate in indoor and outdoor children's activities for extended periods.
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an active environment that may involve heightened noise or stress.
• Must have availability during afterschool hours, typically Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility to accommodate transportation schedules and program needs.
• Must be willing and able to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Required Competencies, Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements required.
• Must provide all required U.S. DOT documentation, including driving records and current medical certification.
• Prior school bus driving or child transportation experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in youth programming, afterschool care, childcare, or summer camp programs highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant coursework in childhood education and development may be accepted in lieu of a degree when it satisfies applicable state licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with state childcare licensing standards highly desired.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Genuine interest in working with and engaging children of varying ages.
• Ability to successfully pass all required background checks, including state-required childcare screenings.
• Willingness to participate in required random drug and alcohol testing.
• Demonstrated dependability, sound judgment, patience, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing situations.

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by all policies included in the Team Member Handbook.
• Park in designated team member parking areas.
• Recognize that club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility and assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Assist with Service Days, acac programs, special events, and activities outside your assigned department as needed.
• Promptly return messages and maintain timely, professional communication.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests through friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.