Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking church located in Redwood City. We are dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact through our outreach programs, with a vision “To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.” PCC employs over 150 seasonal and part-time staff who support our various community efforts. Our team thrives on flexibility, openness to change, and collaboration, with a shared passion for helping others and working together.
PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE
An After School Camp Driver for our School Age Child Care (SACC) program is a positive role model who maintains safety and provides an encouraging experience as they transport campers from their elementary schools in a 9-person passenger van to PCC.
PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIP Under the direct supervision of the Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) School Aged Child Care Program Manager, the After School Camp Driver is responsible for the safety, supervision, and transportation of 4-12 year old campers. They are a representation of PCC School Age Child Care to Redwood City families and the people who share the PCC campus with SACC.
PROFILE SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Walk Deep (Character + Calling)
Integrity: Honest, follows through, accepts personal responsibility, accountable.
Passionate: Believes and strives to achieve School Age Child Care mission and vision. Passionate about children discovering their gifts.
Leadership: Holds self and others accountable, leads campers and peers to be successful, influences and inspires others, listens to and learns from others.
Drive Well (Competence + Chemistry)
Work ethic: Ability to work independently, take initiative, strive for excellence, complete assigned tasks, strong quality of work, enthusiasm, teachable, shows full participation during trainings.
Knowledgeable: Understands the safety needs of working with children and driving vans.
Customer service: Courteous, service oriented, strong communicator, attentive to others, patient, and comfortable communicating with parents, campers, school administration, and PCC Staff.
Professionalism: Punctuality, proper work attire, positive attitude, excellent attendance, and uses appropriate language with campers and staff at all times.
Get Off Campus (Community + Commitment)
Teamwork: Able to work with others towards a common goal, create a positive working atmosphere, support others to better team performance, gives and receives constructive feedback.
Reputation: Prioritizes community building and helps strengthen School Age Child Care’s relationship with the local parent community.
Adaptability: Willingness and ability to make quick decisions, perseveres in difficult situations and/or circumstances or when faced with conflicting priorities, keeps composure.
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Command the attention of and lead camper groups from schools to PCC
Learn and enforce van rules and policies
Excellent with children and able to supervise children during the transitions from school dismissal to the van to PCC
Help campers develop socially and emotionally
Engage campers to be the best version of themselves
Leave it better than we found it
Check the van before and after driving for safety, cleanliness, maintenance needs
Communicate maintenance needs to the office staff
Pick children up from schools and drive them to PCC (in PCC’s vehicles) safely, joyfully, and calmly
Safely navigate Redwood City to transport campers to PCC
Learn and enforce van rules
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
21+ years old with a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to drive a 9-seat passenger van
Undergo a background check, medical clearance, and mandated reporter training
CPR/1st certified within 3 months of start date
Be outdoors for the majority of the time, wearing appropriate protective equipment for sun exposure (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc)
Stand and move around 90% or more - able to maintain a highly active position, interacting with children and helping them to develop strong social-emotional skills every day
Able to lift and transport up to 30 pounds of equipment
Provide energy and enthusiasm on a daily basis
WORKWEEK
Monday-Friday between the hours of 11:15 and 3:30 (driving times are based on schools' "regular", "minimum", and "super minimum" dismissal times)
Average of 2-3 hours/day