Bus Driver
Bradenton, FL - USA
Job Summary
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the worlds leading sports education brand providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal USA Today and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture innovation and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits providing industry-leading recruiting education tools and access to a network of more than 40000 college coaches for student-athletes families club coaches and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset leadership and wellbeing programming to schools colleges and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
The Bus Driver plays a vital role in delivering safe dependable and timely transportation for student-athletes visitors staff and parents. This position emphasizes safety professionalism and exceptional guest service ensuring every passenger has a positive and secure travel experience.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for safely operating and maintaining school bus and transportation vehicles while delivering outstanding guest service
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and accurately complete trip reports as required
Engage regularly with students guests and visitors in a professional and courteous manner - Serve as a positive role model promoting a safe respectful and welcoming environment
- Follow established policies related to student discipline vehicle safety and emergency procedures
- Maintain compliance with all applicable State and Federal DOT regulations
- Complete required documentation including Vehicle Inspection Reports and driver logs with accuracy and timeliness
- Operate communication and navigation equipment such as cell phones two-way radios and GPS devices effectively
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness including routine interior and exterior cleaning and vacuuming
- Demonstrate flexibility in operating various vehicles including vans trams and buses as needed
- Report and document any incidents concerns or irregularities during transportation
- Adhere strictly to all traffic laws and safety regulations
- Follow all company policies procedures and ethical standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Ability
- Ability to safely operate a range of vehicles including vans trams and buses
- Ability to read and interpret road signs and safety information in English
- Strong understanding of and compliance with State and Federal DOT regulations
- Effective communication skills in English both verbal and written
- Ability to build and maintain professional positive relationships with students parents guests and colleagues
- CPR and First Aid certification is a plus
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support team success
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Previous experience in commercial school bus or shuttle driving preferred
Required
- Valid CDL drivers license with passenger endorsement
- Driving record that meets company standards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to lift move push and pull equipment or boxes weighing over 40 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods
- Ability to move throughout campus environments including gyms turf and fields
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays
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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
As a full-time member of our team you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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About Company
IMG Academy offers athletes the opportunity to improve their sport and educational performance on our 600 acre, world-class campus.