Camp Bus Driver

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Lead Camp Counselor
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation – Recreation
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $18-$20

Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Department, this position transports children who are enrolled in the O'Fallon Summer Camp Program, primarily Camp Cavins (6-12yr olds) and Mini-Camps (6-13yr olds), & potentially Camp Choo Choo (3-5yr olds). This involves significant interaction with children and helping to maintain a safe, high quality summer camp program through recreational, educational and enrichment activities.

• Maintain accurate records at all times including trips, mileage, and safety logs.
• Communicate with appropriate supervisors about any equipment & maintenance needs.
• Safely transport campers and staff to various locations around the Saint Louis metropolitan area, Southern Illinois, and Central Illinois.
• To drive campers/staff/equipment on day trips. Requires driving various vehicles that hold a capacity of 28 – 70 per vehicle.
• To give passengers a safety orientation of the vehicles in which they are passengers in.
• Ensure that all safety equipment on the vehicles is properly stocked and operable.
• Work with camp counselors to ensure that proper vehicle safety rules are followed and enforced on day trips.
• Communicate immediately any problems with the vehicles to the Camp Director, Recreation Superintendent, and maintenance department.
• Provide department assistance as needed.
• Know and practice emergency procedures, including evacuations.

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral &/or written instructions.
• Ability to express maturity in thought, work habits and responsibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective & courteous working relationships with youth, their parents, other park staff, community organization partners and the public.
• Ability to act as a role model for young children.
• Ability to safely operate large vehicles in high traffic areas, interstates, country roads, and city roads.

• Ability to work outdoors for long period of time.
• Ability to stand or sit for an extended period.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and twist both ways.
• Ability to run or jog at a moment’s notice.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger/school bus endorsements.
• Clean driving (verified by background checks)

• CPR/AED & First Aid certified, or the ability to become certified
• Previous experience working with youth is a plus.
• Basic Bus maintenance knowledge

Questions about the work can be directed to Patrick Christensen, pchristensen

The City of O’Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.