After-School Program Van Driver

Description

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Location: Clubhouse
Department: Programming

Reports to: Grant Compliance & Partnership Manager

Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $18-$27

Position Overview:

The After-School Program Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting Club members, ages 4 to 18, to and from BGCSL program sites, schools, and community locations. The Driver plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of youth while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with families and staff. This position requires a responsible, reliable, and safety-conscious individual who enjoys working with youth in a supportive environment.

Our Values in Action:

1. Transformative Leadership: We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities. By embodying emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, we foster positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self-improvement. What that looks like in this role: Greeting each member with warmth, empathy, and respect. Setting a positive tone and creating a sense of belonging. Modeling emotional intelligence by remaining calm and patient in challenging situations. Communicating effectively to support youth and families. Continuously seeking ways to improve safety practices and youth engagement. Fostering trust and connection.
2. Resilience: We approach every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities. We acknowledge our current state, embrace change, and adapt as needed, maintaining a solutions-oriented approach throughout our growth journey. What that looks like in this role: Flexibility and quick problem-solving—whether dealing with traffic delays, route changes, or a youth having a tough day. Staying adaptable, maintaining a calm and solutions-oriented mindset no matter the circumstance. Recognizing that challenges on the road or within interactions are opportunities to demonstrate patience, courage, and professionalism. Ensuring youth feel safe and cared for, regardless of unexpected changes.
3. Youth Centered Approach: Every organizational action or maneuver is designed to directly impact and benefit the youth we serve. We value and prioritize the youth perspective, making decisions with a focus on their needs and well-being, rather than adult convenience. What that looks like in this role: Prioritizing the safety, comfort, and emotional well-being of every youth during transportation. Maintaining a clean, safe van environment, following strict safety protocols, and treating youth with dignity and respect. Ensuring every young person feels valued, heard, and secure from the moment they step on the van until they arrive at their destination. Adjusting your approach to meet their needs, recognizing that your role plays an essential part in their overall Club experience.

Essential Functions:

Safe & Reliable Transportation: Operate a BGCSL van to transport youth between schools, Club sites, and field trip locations while maintaining a punctual schedule for pickups and drop-offs.

Youth Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety of all youth passengers by following traffic laws, enforcing seat belt use, and assisting students—including those with special needs—with safe boarding and exiting.

Behavior Management & Positive Environment: Manage youth behavior during transportation, handling conflicts respectfully to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Emergency Preparedness & Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, including accidents, breakdowns, or medical incidents involving youth passengers, following established safety protocols.

Vehicle Maintenance & Inspections: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily to ensure vehicle safety, report maintenance needs promptly and keep the van clean and fueled.

Collaboration with Program Staff: Coordinate with BGCSL staff to ensure smooth transitions between transportation and program activities, supporting overall program operations.

Communication & Relationship Building: Demonstrate positive and respectful communication with youth, families, and staff while reinforcing BGCSL policies and ensuring the well-being of all members.

Program Support & Special Events: Assist with supervision of youth at program sites and field trips as needed, including participation in occasional Saturday events or field trips.

BGCSL Competencies:

Commitment to Safety & Quality

Prioritizing the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of youth, staff, and the community while adhering to established quality standards.

Accountability and Integrity

Maintaining high standards of ethical behavior, transparency, and responsibility in all actions and decisions. 

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Analyzing complex situations, identifying challenges, developing effective solutions, and implementing action plans that lead to positive outcomes.

Communication & Listening

Exhibiting clear, empathetic, and effective communication skills while actively listening to others to build trust and understanding.

Cultural Competency

Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for all communities served.

Teamwork

Collaborating effectively with others, building positive relationships, and contributing to a shared goal.

Financial Stewardship

Managing resources responsibly with an emphasis on sustainability and transparency.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Minimum age of 24 years old.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record (no more than two points and no DUI offenses).
• At least one year of experience driving passenger vans or similar vehicles preferred.
• Must pass a LiveScan fingerprinting/background check.
• Must complete BGCSL training including CPR/First Aid certification (provided upon hire).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of youth and adults.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to youth safety.
• Physical ability to enter/exit vehicles frequently and assist youth when needed.

Preferred:

• Experience working with youth or in a child-focused role (e.g., teacher, coach, camp counselor).
• Customer service experience (to ensure friendly and professional communication with families).

Work Environment: This position will work primarily in and around a van, with frequent driving and occasional outdoor supervision for the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro. This role may occasionally require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines. Key aspects of the work environment include:

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to drive & sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Rarely required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required).
• Noise level in the work environment may vary from medium to high.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.