Camp Jacobson – Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be available to work approximately 7:30am-9:30am and 3:30pm-5:30pm , Mondays through Fridays, for the full camp season, June 29th – August 21st (camp closed on July 3rd). Exact shift to be determined at a later date
• Experience working with children
• Current CDL license from New York State
• Trained yearly by a 19A examiner

SPECIFIC TASKS:

• Drive campers and staff to and from camp on a daily basis
• Be available and enthusiastic about meeting campers and parents prior to the start of camp, including scheduled Bus Dry Run on date to be determined
• Create left-right directions prior to camp and give a copy to the Transportation Coordinator no later than the first day of camp
• Make sure that the safety (physical and emotional) of each camper is of top priority
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines stated by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as ones stated in the Bus Driver Manual
• Provide an atmosphere of excitement as soon as the child gets on the bus, starting with enthusiastically greeting each child by name
• Maintain accurate attendance records for children on your bus
• Speak to appropriate staff member regarding any issues that arise on the bus
• Attend all mandatory pre-camp orientation meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Camp Administration