POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver for Athletic Events
DEPARTMENT: Auxiliary Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation/Director of Security and Operations
FLSA: Part-time, Non-exempt
TERM: 10 Months
School Overview:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades
Pre-Kindergarten – 12. Founded in 1966, the school has a current enrollment of approximately 900 students,
170 employees located on two campuses in Suffolk, Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is accredited by the
Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
Job Summary, Qualification and Responsibilities:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Bus Driver for Athletic
Events. Position qualifications and responsibilities for this position are listed below.
Applicant must:
- Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Class P & S Endorsement (in accordance
with Section 46.2-339 of the Code of Virginia).
- Furnish 5-year driving history from Department of Motor Vehicles for review (in accordance with
section 22.1-178-A.2 of the Code of Virginia). Please include with employment application
documents.
- Possess at least 2 years school bus driving experience.
- Be at least 26 years of age at the time of application submission (in accordance with insurance
provider provisions).
Applicant must be willing to:
- Provide fingerprints for national background check submission (in accordance with Section
19.2-392.02 of the Code of Virginia).
- Undergo yearly physical examination (in accordance with Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia).
- Complete all required online training with Praesidium Academy, as requested.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring timely and safe student pickup and delivery - to and from athletic events, or other
identified events.
- Conducting route inspections to ensure:
o Clean and safe vehicle condition - interior and windows;
o Proper operating condition of vehicle and on-board equipment and proper fuel supply; and
o Delivery of all students to and from designated event.
- Adjusting to variables in normal working conditions, including adverse weather, traffic and
construction, passenger problems, accidents and trip changes.
- Diffusing difficult situations and maintaining order onboard vehicle.
- Documenting necessary information daily including odometer readings, ridership, etc.
