Description
Seeking an experienced bus driver to transport children and staff for a residential coed summer camp. Position dates: mid-June to mid-August. Housing, meals, and laundry service provided. Camp Cayuga is located in Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 2½ hours from NYC & Philadelphia.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Drive the camp’s school bus to designated locations in accordance with the camp’s time schedules and trip calendar.
* Transport campers and staff on activity trips. This includes trips to the local baseball stadium, playhouse/theatre, and pizzerias. It also involves taking campers to sporting events at other camps, shuttling staff & campers back and forth to airports, and general errands and excursions.
* Comply with Camp Cayuga’s rules & regulations regarding off-camp trips, transportation, and emergency communications.
* Ensures bus rules are announced and followed.
* Maintain good order and discipline among the passengers.
* Promotes safety and keeps the bus first aid supplies fully stocked.
* Ability to respond to emergency situations.
* Perform pre/post trip safety inspections of the camp’s bus to ensure it is in proper working order.
* Report all mechanical deficiencies promptly.
* Keep the Travel Log up-to-date.
* Sweep, clean, and re-fuel the bus.
* Develops friendly and positive relationships among the campers and staff.
* Communicates regularly with Cayuga’s Transportation Director.
JOB BENEFITS:
* Salary negotiable, based on availability and experience.
* Travel allowance provided.
* Free camp tuition is provided for children of senior staff members.
* Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided.
* Comfortable accommodations with bathroom.
* Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer.
* Staff Lounge with WiFi & satellite TV.
* Precamp and Postcamp employment is available.
* Meet children and high-caliber staff from around the world.
* Camp Cayuga is a welcoming, friendly, fun place to spend your summer!
* To learn more about your job benefits, go to the Employment Section on our website.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Drivers must be at least 21 years of age
* Must hold a current driver’s license with CDL passenger and school bus endorsement, in addition to an air brake endorsement.
* Have a minimum of one year bus driving experience in transporting children.
* Must have clean driving record.
* Possesses and maintains necessary clearances as required by law. These include reference checks, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex-offender registry check, and other staff screening checks deemed appropriate.
* Applicants must be individuals with high moral character, good personal hygiene, and strong work ethic.
* Bus drivers are considered members of Cayuga’s senior staff. Senior Staff is a title used to describe positions reserved for professionals who assume leadership roles at camp.
* We expect our staff members to be excellent role models for our campers.
* Previous experience working with children is preferred.
TO APPLY:
Thank you for your interest in employment. Complete the Camp Cayuga online employment application at www.campcayuga.com or Email: staff@campcayuga.com. Telephone: (689) 331-4343. To learn more about applicant requirements, job benefits, and positions available, refer to the Employment Section on our website.
