Athletic & Activity Bus Driver

Job Summary:

The Athletic & Activity Bus Driver operates school buses and other district vehicles in transporting students, teachers and coaches to and from school, athletic or special events and other school-related activities. This role is centered on providing reliable, attentive, and student-focused transportation services while strictly adhering to all traffic regulations, safety protocols, and district policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all passengers during boarding, transit, and exiting.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Perform daily pre-trip safety inspections prior to trip departure.
• Maintain order and use appropriate student management skills and procedures for oversight of students riding the school bus.
• Report all student incidents and accidents to Transportation Coordinator or assigned designee.
• Clean and maintain the assigned bus after use to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled trips, including student pick-up and drop-off, ensuring reliability and consistency in transportation services.
• Transport only authorized students, following assigned routes and making stops only at designated locations unless otherwise directed by authorized personnel.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical/vehicle issues or inability to meet assigned schedule.
• Maintain awareness of established bus evacuation procedures and ensures the safe, timely, and orderly evacuation of students in the event of an emergency.
• Accurately completes and submits all required forms, logs, and reports in a timely manner in accordance with school and transportation department procedures.
• Communicate with kindness, patience, and professionalism, reflecting the mission and values of Northwest Christian Schools.
• Maintain a professional image, appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule:

• Compensation: $18.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Schedule: Variable, as-needed schedule based on the athletics and school activity calendar. Hours will vary week to week depending on scheduled events and transportation needs.
• Time Off: Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs. School closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless work is assigned or approved by the supervisor.

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email hiring@nwcs.org.