Bus Driver

Bus Driver

If youre a CDL holder with experience driving school buses working with children and want to spend your days active and in the outdoors Go West camps is looking for drivers to shuttle our campers to and from our three Colorado Springs locations and to activity sites throughout the Colorado Springs area. We would prefer if you are able to work in ratio as a co-counselor with our summer camp staff and provide supervision for campers ages 5-14.

Who We Are

At Go West Camps we believe kids grow best when they move explore and connect with the world and people around them. Each day brings new adventures from biking and paddle boarding to gardening to creative projects all designed to help campers grow in confidence develop independence and form meaningful relationships. Our community is rooted in curiosity and inclusivity and fosters a genuine sense of belonging with staff who lead enthusiastically and with compassion. At camp we prioritize being present and unplugged encouraging both campers and counselors to engage fully with each moment and the world around them.

Working at Go West means gaining real-world experience in youth development and outdoor leadership while building skills that transfer far beyond camp. Staff have opportunities to earn certifications like First Aid/CPR mountain biking and paddling all while being mentored by a supportive leadership team. Its a summer of growth adventure and community set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

Who You Are

• A safe and responsible driver with the ability to manage driving multiple vehicles including vans and school buses with the possibility for shuttling multiple groups at once.
• A positive and energetic role model who builds strong supportive relationships with kids.
• Skilled at creating a sense of belonging and community with campers in your vehicle and within the groups you may help supervise.
• You thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and can adapt quickly.

What Youll Do

• Safely and responsibly drive campers in and around the Colorado Springs Area shuttling groups to activities and between our three sites (Eagleview Middle School Chinook Trail Middle School and The Colorado Springs School)
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and driving records.
• Be in ratio with groups assisting with supervision of campers along with our summer camp counselors while out on activities and while at site.

Fine Print

• Seasonal Position: Full Time Temporary (Summer Season Only)
• Location: Colorado Springs
• Compensation: $20.25/hr
• Qualifications:
  • Age: 21
  • Experience working with children (preferred)
  • CPR First Aid and Medication Administration certifications
  • Valid CDL (eligible to drive camp vehicles including school buses vans (w/ or w/o trailers after training)
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to move actively throughout camp supervise children outdoors and maintain awareness in a dynamic environment.
• Go West Camps is a drug- alcohol- and tobacco-free facility. Participation in overnight programs required.

Employment at Go West Camps in contingent on clear State and Federal background checks and fingerprinting.

Required Experience:

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