BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OAKLAND
POSITION DESCRIPTION

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TITLE:   Van Driver
PERFORMANCE
PROFILE SOURCE:   Youth Development Professional
DEPARTMENT:    Programs
REPORTS TO:   Branch Director
 X  Exempt                  _  Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing daily school-to-Club van transportation services for eligible Club members attending designated feeder schools on a scheduled route. Also responsible for delivering a broad range of teen-oriented programs within a designated Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Clubhouse. Plan, develop, oversee implementation and supervise departmental programs and program staff.

VAN DRIVER KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success

  1. Promote safety with ongoing pick-up/drop off of Club members in agency vehicles.
  2. Serve as Boys & Girls Club liaison and representative when interfacing with the general public, school representatives, parents, youth and community stakeholders.
  3. Orient Club members to the proper safety and cleanliness rules of vehicle when in transit, when arriving for pick-up, and while parked (“Do not play on or around”).
  4. Keep and maintain service records, gasoline purchase receipts, attendance transportation log, and mileage log.
  5. When needed, pick up and deliver program supplies, equipment, and donated items to requested destination point.
  6. Provide program support when needed to assist in delivery of program services and activities to members.
  7. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
  8. Participate in Branch Staff meetings.

 
Marketing and Public Relations
1.       Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.       May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other branch activities as necessary.
2.       May participate in Club/Organizational special events including the set up and breakdown of such events.
3.       May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with schools, member's parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
•       Class B driver license and clean DMV report.
•       Understanding and ability to operate, transport, and promote safety in carry out of transportation duties.
•       Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
•       A minimum of five years work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
•       Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
•       Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
•       Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
•       Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Sitting: Very frequent. Surfaces include chairs, benches, wood, metal, concrete, plastic.
2. Talking/Projecting Voice: Very frequent. Speak in normal conversational tones in person and on telephone. Also have ability to project voice in noisy and/or in large areas.
3. Hearing: Hear normal conversations.
4. Vision: Read written lists, notices, grants, reports, etc. (digital and hard copy). Ability to supervise many volunteers in Club and at large group events.
5. Walking: Very frequent. Surfaces include carpet, tile, wood, asphalt, grass and concrete.
6. Lifting: Frequent. 10 – 50 pounds, storing supplies, moving equipment and supplies and, on occasion donations of in-kind equipment.
7. Stooping: Frequent.
8. Climbing: Infrequent. In and out of Club vehicles, up and down stairs.
9.  Standing: Very frequent. Particularly during Club operational hours, before and after meetings.
10. Clear Background Check: To include Fingerprint verification.

DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.