Student-Athlete Bus Driver (CDL) Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Student-Athlete Bus Driver (CDL)
Bradenton, FL, USA Req #713
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
About IMG Academy
Named by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports in 2024, IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
The Student-Athlete Bus Driver (CDL) will provide reliable transportation to student-athletes, visitors, staff and parents with safety and excellent guest service skills as top priorities.
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for operating and maintaining transportation school bus vehicles with a focus on safety and excellent guest service. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and prepare trip reports as appropriate. Heavy interaction with students, guest and visitors
Serve as a positive role model while providing transportation services
Follow policies regarding discipline, vehicle safety, and handling emergency situations
Familiar and able toply with all applicable State and Federal DOT regulations
Complete routine paperwork such as Vehicle Inspection s and driver logs
Ability to use equipment such as cell phones, 2-way radios and GPS devices
Keep vehicle clean as needed, including interior/exterior cleaning and vacuuming
Flexibility to operate vans, trams and buses as directed and as operations dictate
Document any incidents or issues that arise during transportation
Ad to all traffic laws and safety regulations
Ad to allpany policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to drive a variety of vehicles including vans, trams and buses
Ability to read and interpret road signs in English
Ability to read, understand andply with the rules and regulations of the State and Federal DOT.
Ability tomunicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with all students, parents, guests and staff.
CPR and First Aid certification is a plus
A superior work ethic
Excellent customer service skills
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Strong written and verbalmunication skills Experience inmercial driving, including school bus driving or shuttle driving is preferred
Required
CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement
Driving record must be acceptable based on IMG Academy standards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.